Neuro put me on this for back pain, been taking it a week doesn’t help so far, only on lowest dose 100mg 3 times a day, how long does it take to work and when do i up dose, my gp told me to go back and he will up the dose for me i read it needs to be done gradually.
Also not dx yet thought i would mention that but the pain is very sore mostly in my back is this normal?
Thanks x
Hi, I find this drug very effective but I am on a much higher dose. I am on 300 3 times a day. You are allowed a total of 3600mg a day according to my doctor so you have a way to go. I noticed a difference when I got upped to 200mg 3 times a day. Good luck, Ann
I was on this for a while for back/hip/ heel pain and tingles etc. but made symptoms worse and felt spaced out & down after a couple of weeks. I am now on Pregabalin which is starting to help and I feel quite happy. Drugs are different for everyone, so I would give the Gabapentin a chance but equally if you feel they aren’t for you, ask for something different maybe 
I am undiagnosed and seeing doctor for this, PG
My neuro is a ms specialist he put me on it I felt spaced out first time I took it but it’s not bad now, my gp said if they don’t help go back and he will up dose for me Waiting for MRI results and appointment for vep I see eye specialist on 16th although think he will discharge me. Thanks all x