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I was prescribed Gabapentin for neuropathic pain and it did little for the pain but brought in a whole lot of nasty side effects. I was feeling terribly sick and everyday getting more depressed and thinking I am going to die and then severe anxiety came in that lasted for months after I stopped taking this medication. I am back on opioids now.

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Sorry to hear that. For me the only side effect was some drowsiness, but I heard that it can come with more severe side effects for others. Best of luck with your further pain management!

I also tried gabapentin for suspected nerve damage, and it made me feel like I was drunk - that's not a state that would allow me to live a normal life, working, driving etc

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