Reviewer: 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I have Fibromyalgia and nerve damage. I'm 34 years old. My rheumatologist put me on gabapentin to try to ease my severe pain. Low doses couldn't even make a tiny difference. We worked our way up to 1600mg daily. My pain eased by 30% but the side effects were awful. Cognitive impairment, I was constantly forgetting things like I had dementia. I couldn't concentrate or articulate what I ... Show Full Comment

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I have Fibromyalgia and nerve damage. I'm 34 years old. My rheumatologist put me on gabapentin to try to ease my severe pain. Low doses couldn't even make a tiny difference. We worked our way up to 1600mg daily. My pain eased by 30% but the side effects were awful. Cognitive impairment, I was constantly forgetting things like I had dementia. I couldn't concentrate or articulate what I wanted to say. I lived in a state of constant confusion. Eventually I developed tinnitus that has not gone away even after quitting the medication. Withdrawal was absolute hell!! Nausea, anxiety, panic attacks, hot and cold flashes. I would pace around the house. Extreme fatigue and sweating. Mood swings. Heart palpitations. This drug changes your brain chemistry and it CAN BE ADDICTIVE. Anyone who says otherwise is a fool. Do some homework on the matter. This drug should be taken off the market.
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Reviewer: Clifhanger , 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Strong Suicidal thoughts scared me. Run.

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Strong Suicidal thoughts scared me. Run.
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Reviewer: piuspat, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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This medication worked great on my lower back for the first 6 or 7 days, then it caused my legs and ankles to swell badly. A scratch on my leg constantly oozed fluid. The doctor told me to stop taking it, but now I hurt worse than I did! And I am still swollen!

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This medication worked great on my lower back for the first 6 or 7 days, then it caused my legs and ankles to swell badly. A scratch on my leg constantly oozed fluid. The doctor told me to stop taking it, but now I hurt worse than I did! And I am still swollen!
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I take 600 mg 2-3 times a day and it works wonders for the pain in my legs. I had major lower back surgery which left me with lingering pain throughout my legs. Without this medication I can barely walk. Depending on my pain level for the day depends on whether I take 2 or 3 times. Most days I can get away with only taking it twice.

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I take 600 mg 2-3 times a day and it works wonders for the pain in my legs. I had major lower back surgery which left me with lingering pain throughout my legs. Without this medication I can barely walk. Depending on my pain level for the day depends on whether I take 2 or 3 times. Most days I can get away with only taking it twice.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female (Patient)

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I noticed more severe pain if I wake in the morning, rushing to get to an appointment, and forget to take my medication. I end up hardly able to walk as the pain is so bad! As long as I keep it in my system as directed, it keeps the pain level very low.

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I noticed more severe pain if I wake in the morning, rushing to get to an appointment, and forget to take my medication. I end up hardly able to walk as the pain is so bad! As long as I keep it in my system as directed, it keeps the pain level very low.
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