CrazyRedhead Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) My pdoc just put me on Gabapentin for my anxiety/panic, OCD, and agoraphobia, and I have been taking now for about 3 days so far......I am on a fairly low starting dose (100mg 3x day)......I think I may have tried it before a long time ago, but I can't remember for sure. It doesn't seem to be doing anything so far for my anxiety at this dose, and I am having nausea and bad dizziness, also extreme lethargy.......Are these common start-up side effects that might go away with time?.......Does it usually take a higher dose to notice any improvement in anxiety? I have told my pdoc what's going on and he says to keep on taking and see if the side effects go away......If they don't subside, I'm supposed to call him back in a few days. Basically I'm looking for people who have had experience with this med......Did you have any side effects, and did they go away with time?.....At what dose did you notice improvement in symptoms?......If it did improve your anxiety symptoms, how long did that take? I want to give the Gabapentin a fair trial, but if this nausea and dizziness continues, it might be a deal breaker. Any thoughts and experiences appreciated....!! Thanks... Edited January 13 by CrazyRedhead Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dancesintherain Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 I'm newly on it, so I can't help out much unfortunately. I'll be watching to see if you get any replies. I have felt a decreased anxiety largely, but then it goes away. That may be dose-related. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juniper29 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 The only side effect I've had was some mild sedation when starting or increasing the dose. I take 300 mg twice a day. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyRedhead Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 After 10 days of taking Gabapentin, and experiencing constant nausea, dizziness, blurred vision, my pdoc told me to stop the Gaba, and we would discuss other med options at next appointment......I really wanted it to work, but I personally could not tolerate it.......I also talked to my pharmacist about it, and she said some people can tolerate it, and some can't. However, if your pdoc suggests it, I would say it's worth a try...I've seen others here on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dancesintherain Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Sorry to hear that it wasn’t helpful. I hope you can come up with a new plan that works better. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyRedhead Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 2 hours ago, dancesintherain said: Sorry to hear that it wasn’t helpful. I hope you can come up with a new plan that works better. Thanks, dances......I hope so too....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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