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Doses go up to 2800mg (but that's because the effect as a function of dose is logarithmic, meaning the more you take, the less you get out of that increase of dose). It's shown to be an incredibly safe medication and has been used for a long time. Yup.prescribed. 900mg/day but usually only take 600 but with benzos too ( clonazepam and temazepam ) .. I was on lexapro for a few years which helped greatly but eventually the side effects outweighted any benefits the gabapentin helps a little but not that much and the weight gain is bad and hard to loose but thats the only side effect i get. I take 600mgs of gabapentin for anxiety 3xs a day in addition to 2 beta blockers that are also supposed to help ease the anxiety AND 1mg of ativan. The gabapentin is what they put me on most recently and it didn't seem to help much until my dose was significantly increased. I do very much believe it's helping now. "Gabapentin enhances slow-wave sleep in patients with primary insomnia. It also improves sleep quality by elevating sleep efficiency and decreasing spontaneous arousal. The results suggest that gabapentin may be beneficial in the treatment of primary insomnia." As a new user of Gabapentin, prescribed for insomnia, at just a 100mg dose before bed so far I haven't seen the sleep benefits yet but really hope they come at slightly higher doses. Reply reply Because doctors prescribe gabapentin off-label for anxiety, there’s no specific dosage for treating anxiety symptoms. Your dosage will depend on your: A potential starting dose is 300 Mine took gabapentin for 3 months daily without much effect. Clonidine on the other hand knocks her right out so she takes 1/4 the prescribed dose for walks, 1/2 the dose for vet visits and for naps. We're tapering it down even further because she still gets a little dopey. I’ve struggled with anxiety for over 7 years. Tried many SSRI’s and SNRI’s and buspar. Minimal help. Supplemented with klonopin (posted this recently as a topic). I just started using 300 mg gabapentin (100 mg in morning and 200 mg) in evening). Seems to be helping. Anyone else using it? I'm super sensitive to medications so 300 mg helped with my anxiety, 900 put me to sleep. I used to take 1200 a day (300 in morning, 300 evening and 600 at night) but started doing TMS and am down to only 600 to sleep since it hasn't touched my insomnia. (1 week) today Dr upped my dose to 30mg today and added seroquel (quetiapine) 12.5mg twice a day for anxiety (half a 25mg tablet) as needed for anxiety and panic attacks ruminating thoughts. But I want maybe a better sleeping pill that won’t cause weight gain as this combo could cause weight but I’ll try not to The optimal use of gabapentin for sleep involves careful consideration of timing, dosage, and integration with good sleep hygiene practices. Typically, taking gabapentin 1-2 hours before bedtime allows for its sleep-promoting effects to align with the desired sleep onset. When it comes to using gabapentin for sleep, determining the right dosage is crucial for maximizing benefits while minimizing potential side effects. The typical dosage range for sleep can vary widely, but most studies have used doses between 300mg and 600mg taken before bedtime. Gabapentin may cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and dizziness. It is important to follow the prescribed dosage and seek medical attention if experiencing serious side effects or changes in mood or behavior. Gabapentin is prescribed by healthcare professionals and should only be taken under medical supervision. I just started Gabapentin for anxiety. I do also take 87.5mg Zoloft (I'm edging myself up to the goal of 100mg, slowly), and 150mg of Lamictal. I have dysthymia and GAD, with some social anxiety as well. My doctor just prescribed me Gabapentin 100mg 3x per day for anxiety. She said she’s had much success with patients who can’t use benzos. And the online reviews are very positive. I've been prescribed Gabapentin for sleep. I can only sleeping if I've had about 5 or 6 hours the night before but I'm tired through the day. If I sleep 8 hours I'm not tired enough to sleep that night. I also have a lot of anxiety and my whole body tenses up, I try to mindfully relax my body but within a few minutes I tense up again. Having serious insomnia, I’m quitting lorazepam cold turkey after 3-4 weeks of use. I went down to 0.25mg lorazepam but then couldnt sleep for days and now took 1mg 3 days in a row and noticed that in the evening I get cravings before my next dose. 50mgs of Trazodone helped my anxiety and actually boosted my mood all day. I don't know if it was because I finally got 6 hours of sleep or it helped my depression/anxiety. 300mg of gabapentin completely took care of torturous restless legs. I'm such a better person to hang out with and work with now. I take gabapentin daily for my anxiety, but I also tend to take 2-3 day breaks in between to break up my tolerance every few weeks, those in between days are pretty brutal as the withdrawal usually begins around the 24 hour mark, and I usually lose an entire night of sleep. Yes my doctor kept trying to switch me from Trazodone to gabapentin but I swear gabapentin gave me insomnia and made me feel like I was tripping. It made my body feel tired but my brain feel wired. After about 5 days on it I got super bad insomnia and started having panic attacks and anxiety and felt like I was freaking out.
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