Hi,
I used 4 mg of Gabitril for a brief period to try to stablize my sleep patterns. I was having early awakening and was really really missing my sleep. I have been on an MAOI for about a year now, and increasing the dose led to the sleep problems.

I was on a very tiny dose, but I did have a side effect of heartburn start almost immediately. I also had this terrible bout with edema. I gained over 10 pounds in just a few days. Nardil can cause edema, but I've never had it this bad. I suspect that somehow it was interacting with the Gabitril. So that is why I stopped taking it.

I know this isn't much help. Gabitril is supposed to be relatively benign as far as side effects. Hopefully you will do well.

Take care,
gg