Posted by simcha on September 19, 2007, at 21:37:34
In reply to Gabapentin/Neurotin effects? What does it do???, posted by AlexCanada on September 17, 2007, at 23:06:53
> Can it help with depression? anxiety? social anxiety? energy?
Yes, it can help with anxiety and depression. I find it to be energy zapping though.
> does it cause weight gain, dry mouth?
I don't know about dry mouth. But, I've been on it for 5 years and have gained 50 pounds. That's 10 pounds per year. I'm weaning off of it to go back to Klonopin now...
> So pls let me know what it does and how it has effected you I need to know whether to keep taking it or give up on it.
I've been taking it for Bruxism and Restless Legs Syndrome. It worked mildly for both. I was up to 1,600mg before bed and finally the pdoc admitted defeat after 5 years and having to increase the dose regularly.
I was on Klonopin at 1mg at bedtime for 2 years prior to that for Bruxism and Resless Legs Syndrome and never had to increase and it worked beautifully. I also didn't gain weight. I hope I can lose some of the weight I've gained. Having the Klonopin back is nice because it works, period.
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