@brklimeks
I'd give the time-release a try. Time release meds are known to have fewer side effects. The greatest benefit for you would be that it's not as likely to cause you to be so drowsy since your not getting such a large does all at once. Of course extended-release version will be more costly, probably substantially more. I don't believe there is a generic available yet. The name of the gabapentin extended release medication is called “Gralise.” Also it may be necessary to get a prior authorizationfor this medication. Your doctor will have to justify why he's ordering it. My Neurologis refuses to prescribe immediate-release seizure meds (provided an extended-release formulation is available) unless he can't get it covered by insurance and the patient can't afford it.
I think you'll be happy with this version, it's normally only taken once a day.
I take all my medications in the morning to one of my doctors dismay but I told her isn’t it better I take it in the morning than to forget it. That quieted her down for now.
Good luck,
Jake