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Is anyone on Gabapentin?

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Sep 25, 2023 | Replies (27)
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@SusanEllen66

@myrrh739 I have severe Polyneuropathy so I started gabapentin 2 weeks ago. I’m on a very low dose because my body is sensitive to most medications. Right now I take 200 mg total a day. It seems to help with the pain but it makes me sleepy and dizzy.

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mhogan | @mhogan | Sep 14, 2023

I stopped taking during the day because of the sleep and dizzy issues

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slkanowitz | @slkanowitz | Sep 17, 2023

Gabapentin comes in an oral liquid, which can allow you to take 50 mg at a time if 100 mg capsules feel too strong. It would work better with a lower dose more frequently, like 50mg 3-4 times a day. Many people get used to it and then can increase the dose without side effects. I had to do that as I am sensitive to the sedative effects like you.

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