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216 patient evaluations for Gabapentin

  • TamTok
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 3 stars
    Pain: Most
    Fatigue: Most
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: Little
    external_stress: Little
    Stickman: most
    Description:F44y
    CFS:?y
    FM:3y Dx
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Purposes: Fibromyalgia, Pain, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Started Dec 11, 2010)
Date Dosage Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Pain Perceived effectiveness Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 22, 2013 1200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVery
Jan 24, 2011 1200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVery
Aug 21, 2010   Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVery
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Purpose: Fibromyalgia (Started Mar 02, 2013)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 01, 2013 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Apr 01, 2013
Advice & Tips
This medicine must be used carefully. When I started taking it I was dizzy and as I took it more I would find myself lying on the floor unable to account for what day it was or what time it was or how I got there or anything. :(
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Fibromyalgia (Started Jan 01, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 18, 2013 900 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Feb 22, 2012 1600 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Sep 19, 2011 1600 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jul 24, 2010 1600 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Apr 18, 2013
Advice & Tips
I really do enjoy taking this medication for my Fibro because most of my Fibro is located in my legs and back. I also had surgery done on my feet which messed up the nerves in them and the Neurontin has really helped with that. My dosage might be lowered, but it still helped(s) a lot. I really think this is one of the better medication out there for the "middle of the day" treatment for Fibro.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Feb 22, 2012
Advice & Tips
Neurontin does help with my Fibromyalgia, but it is only very slightly. I take 400 mg 4 times a day and it does help it slightly, but it helps more with the nerve damage I have in my feet and in my legs.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Sep 19, 2011
Advice & Tips
The only benefit I get is that it works well with my savella.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Jul 24, 2010
Advice & Tips
Gabapentin only works for minior aches. I have found that when someone like myself has a severe case of Fibro, it doesn't work so well. But it does help to take the mild cases of pain that I have throughout the day between doses of Savella.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: RLS (Restless Legs Syndrome) (Started Jun 05, 2013)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 14, 2013 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jun 14, 2013
Advice & Tips
Need to be careful with spatial judgement. Perhaps it's no real Valium substitute, but I'm much more relaxed generally taking it. Irregular sleep pattern, but have had sleep problem most of my adult life. May be helping with cramp problem in legs and toes. Valium-like properties seem to be wearing off with the side-effects.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Difficulty falling asleep (Started Sep 07, 2012)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 09, 2012   Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purposes: CRPS I (Complex regional pain syndrome type I), Fibromyalgia, and Central Pain Syndrome (Started Jan 12, 2011)
Date Dosage CRPS I (Complex regional pain syndrome type I) Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Central Pain Syndrome Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 14, 2011 2100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 ? ? MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Jun 12, 2011 600 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 ? ? ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Vertigo, Double vision (diplopia), Muscle twitching (fasciculations), Swelling in feet, Dizziness, Intermittent swelling of hands
Date
Jul 14, 2011
Advice & Tips
When taking gabapentin prior to breakfast in the morning on an empty stomach, I experienced severe dizzy spells mid-morning. Taking this medicine with or after breakfast combats this side effect.
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  • DAWNSKYE702
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    MS: 3 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: None
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: moderate
    Swallowing: mild
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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Purpose: Numbness and Tingling with Pins and Needles (Started Aug 02, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 01, 2011 400 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Feb 01, 2011
Advice & Tips
It just did not do anything for me. Why should I be taking pills that are doing nothing?
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Peripheral Neuropathy (Started Jan 01, 2003)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 01, 2009 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Swelling in legs, feet and ankles
Date
Jan 01, 2009
Advice & Tips
Horrid drug. Did little for PN and caused severe swelling in legs, and diminished my cognitive abilities
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Purpose: Fibromyalgia (Started Jul 22, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 29, 2011 300 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jul 29, 2011
Advice & Tips
still stepping up to the 900mg dosage over the next few weeks. I've yet to notice a change if any in my pain level.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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  • Tsalta
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 3 stars
    MS: 4 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: mild
    Walking: mild
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Purpose: Numbness and Tingling with Pins and Needles (Started Jan 23, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 29, 2011 2700 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jun 05, 2009 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Mar 12, 2009 1200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Feb 17, 2009 900 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Jan 29, 2009 500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Weight gain, Sleepiness, Grogginess, Fatigue, Fatigue, Mood swings, Brain fog, Mood swings, Brain fog
Date
Jul 29, 2011
Advice & Tips
This does help with the sensory problems that get so much worse in the summer. I do get fluid retention in my legs at the higher dosage so it does come with a trade off. Once the heat and humidity gets better - Sept. I go back to lower doses
Cost
< $25 monthly
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