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Reviewer: karlah, 55-64 on Treatment for 10 years or more
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I have been taking gabapentin for years for my diabetic neuropathy. I've tried cymbalta and lyrica but they didn't work for me. Without gabapentin I would not be able to sleep. The pain is unbearable. I have a high threshold for pain, but not with this. Gabapentin has allowed me to function. I do think I'm a little forgetful because of it, but to me that's a side effect I'll de
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Reviewer: Veteran Teacher , 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Iâ??ve only been taking 100 mg once a day for the last week. Almost an immediate improvement. Knee pain, inflammation & stiffness is gone. Lower back & ankle pain is gone. Easy to go up & down the steps, take longer walks & feel better overall.
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Reviewer: Gabapentine, Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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This helps at bedtime. Makes me sleepy so can't take during Daylight.
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Reviewer: Karl, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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Started taking 10 years ago. Started at 900mg/day total. Now I take 900mg 3x a day for a total of 2700 mg/day. Gave my life back. Had severe foot neuropathy. That and Voltaren gel 1% in AM and PM on my feet.
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Reviewer: r vitte, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I have been taking 300 mg for 2 yrs. I get more relief by raising legs up on pillow with a fleece blanket on it. Now I can sleep all night.
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