Gabapentin question.

Asking this because I'm trying to figure out if symptoms are worsening or if its just the Gabapentin. Does anyone else experience an extreme fog and sleepiness after it should be worn off? I'm only on 300 mg, but I also take Pristiq(50mg) and Topamax (100mg). I skipped my Topamax last night to take the Gabapentin because I don't like the feeling of the room spinning. This is the second time I've taken it at night, first time I slept great, last night hardly any sleep between my back, legs and arm stomach cramping up real bad. This morning admittedly the pain is less than it has been but not sure if its in comparison to yesterday and the storm now having passed, but I have the wirls something fierce today and so dang tired.

Hi Sunny, I'm one of those that never grew use to my brain being in a perpetual hangover mode with neurontin! I trying tired lower and higher, change room times and n nothing helped. Finally switched to lyrica and didn't do that.

If Its bothering you that much I would let the Dr know and see if trying one of the others is an option.

Gabapentin is one of those meds that has to be increased to get to the therapeutic dose. My husband is on 1800mg a day for diabetic neuropathy. It can be dosed higher than what he is on.

As Vickie suggested, perhaps the dr can try you on Lyrica. Good luck.