Neurontin/Gabapentin

I am so tired of my anxiety & depression symptoms, especially insomnia. I have been trying to stay med free to see how that goes for me. I was on Prozac or other SSRI's for about 10 years then quit a year and a half ago. At one point I was also taking Neurontin and remember that I liked it very much for sleeping.

I am thinking of asking my primary doc to Rx Neurontin for anxiety and sleep.

I'm wondering if anyone out there is taking it and if it helps.

I was on Neurontin a few years ago for MS like symptoms. It never made me feel tired or sleepy though. I have heard of others who take it and it does that to them.

Mostly what it did for me was to curb the pins and needles and ataxia pain in my legs and feet.

Here's some info on what Neurontin?Gabapentin has been used for http://www.psycom.net/depression.cen...abapentin.html

Good luck (((( Echoes )))) and I hope you find something that works for you soon!

Hugssssss
J

I was on neurontin for about a year for the parasthesia I have in my feet due to my MS. I have to say it never made any difference to my sleeping pattern neither did I notice any effect on anxiety.
Having said that though, I know that some anti epileptic medications are given to help with symptoms of depression and probably related anxiety so, it is possible that they had this effect on you.

I had a terrible reaction and side effects to gaba.. why not just discuss several meds and let MD pick? TC

Hi,
I am on gabapentin and it really has made all the difference for me. I was Rx'd it for anxiety and it really has eliminated it for me. I would highly recommend it. My dosage is currently 800 mg bid.

This drug REALLY helped me. I swear by it.
Best wishes,
Okie