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!