Gabapentin side effects?

I also space out my gabapentin over the course of the day. I take 1200 mg 3 times a day, usually around 10am, then again at 3pm, and finally around 9pm.
To be honest, I really don't notice any difference in my nerve pain after taking my meds. It all depends on how much time I spend on my feet during the day, which is not much any more.

Hi Jake. My name is Todd and this is my first interaction with Mayo group so, Hi y'all. Jake, You said a few things and reading some of the replies got my attention. I won't get into my issues and I hope this is all confidential. I take 300mg twice a day but I used to take more. But Doc lowered it and added celecoxib (celebrex) 200mg 1x per day , pregabalin 300mg 2x per day, duloxetine (cymbalta) 60mg 3x per day, and penicillin 500mg 3x per day. Also some unrelated pills for normal things.
That said, I'm tired most of the time because I don't get a lot of sleep. When I stop moving, I fall asleep. I fell asleep in the dentist chair getting a root canal. No joke. So it is hard to say if it is the drugs.
You said the doctors say or think you had Lymes disease, I think? I have found that doctors are way too busy to do research on my behalf, but, I was fortunate to find a doctor who, if I find something that I think might be relevant, I can send it to him to look into so by my next appointment we can discuss it. I think I blabbed on enough. Good luck and happy hunting. T

I too take Gabapentin for chronic pain in right side. I take1200 mg day and I too get tired, However if it helps with the pain I will take being tired than having constant pain each and every day

Made me feel drowsy or loopy. Tried it for neuropathy, but had to stop. I have found that taking 1000mg Berberine and 900mg Benfotiamine in the morning and night helps me to take away the tingling. Been doing that for at least 7 years now. My mother in law saw my success and tried it also to much success. Doctor won't pay for it, so I get it thru Amazon. Hope it helps you.

Hi there...For everyone prescribed this medication for severe pain , I really hope you experience relief with minimal side effects. I was prescribed this medication for a very different reason but I think the way it effected it me is relevant. I had a variety of different procedures for my face...full face lift, upper and lower bleph, brow lift, neck lift and laser resurfacing. A lot...of work so it goes. About three months out, I started experiencing the most terrible itching on my scalp I could ever imagine. Naturally, it was a result of the healing process but my surgeon never mentioned it...that I should be prepared for it etc. It was so bad I was actually tearing my hair out as I clawed at my scalp. My husband ran to CVS and bought several of over the counter products that did indeed provide temporary minimal relief. After a week or so, the itching became more intense so I called my doctor. He prescribed 300mg. of gabapentin to be taken twice daily. I felt immediate relief after the first pill. I was very relieved. The next day, I began to feel energized and developed a very peaceful mindset....I became feeling very calm and more engaged with others than usual. Since I've been treated for treatment resistant depression for most of my life, this was a welcome component. I felt energized, optimistic and capable...Very chatty and hyper-focused and interested in listening to music, watching the news, etc... I took the medication as directed for two weeks and even mentioned to my psychiatrist that I'd like to continue to take it in addition to my other meds for my depression. The itching was a distant thought. All was great until yesterday. I had been working on my computer for several hours and suddenly my eyes became blurry and I could not see. I continued to work as my vision got worse. I strained and strained to see until suddenly, I had double vision...I was sending a text and absolutely could not see what I was doing. It really worried me so I decided to take a break and go for a walk. So off I go...almost stumbling down the street. It seemed like I was tripping over my own feet. I continued to think it had to be my imagination. When I got home, I suddenly was very hungry and stuffing myself in a way that was not at all normal. I got on the computer and googled gabapentin. I looked at several sites...still straining... and it seemed I was experiencing just about every single one of it's side effects. I was relieved to know that my vision was only temporarily impaired but disappointed that I would not be able to continue to take it for mood enhancement. I share this story only because I thought I was imagining all of the side effects and it was very worrisome. I disposed of the medication because I have an addictive personality. For those of you who take it for severe pain, I hope it continues to be effective and that the relief it provides out weighs the side effects. Take good care everyone. Sorry about the length!

I have been taking gabapentin for back pain for about 14 months. No serious side effects. Was taking 100 mg 3x per day but pain getting worse so I have increased to 300 mg 3x per day. I researched dosage and found for myself that I could go to 1000 mg 3x per day but would not advise this without doctor approval.

Sounds like an awful lot of medication and why penicillin which is an antibiotic. I would get a second opinion on this medication combo.