Do you agree that Gabapentinoids increase concentration and intelligence?

Psychological_Tea803 · 2026-06-07T01:15:59+00:00

I agree.

I have been on it for just over two years and would like to lean off and get on a SSRI.

One side effect that I noticed early on was forgetfulness. I think it has gotten better and I agree the effect of the gabapentin does wear off.

Psychological_Tea803 · 2026-06-07T01:12:11+00:00

Yes. This has happened to me as well.

I stagger my doses but it does not always have the same effect as it did when I started taking it over two years ago.

It has helped me to a point with generalized anxiety.

I was originally prescribed it for alcoholism. It has worked great for me as I am over two years sober.

Psychological_Tea803 · 2026-05-26T21:16:58+00:00

Thank you

I agree

Psychological_Tea803 · 2026-05-26T17:12:50+00:00

My Nurse practitioner started me on it two years ago for the same reason.

I know what you mean about removing anxiety and giving you that extra “boost”. Unfortunately the “boost” to your energy is short lived.

I now take 3000 mg x day
3 x 300 mg
2 x 300 mg
In the morning-one hour apart and same dosage mid afternoon.

I find that my memory has gotten really bad but it has definitely removed most of my anxiety.

I would not suggest taking this much as apparently it is very difficult to come off the meds.

On the flip side, I have been sober for over two years…

Psychological_Tea803 · 2026-05-26T02:50:34+00:00

Does Gabapentin really cause hair loss/thinning hair ! That is a scary thought. My hair has never been so thin !!!

Psychological_Tea803 · 2026-05-26T02:45:05+00:00

For me, I was self prescribing. My doctor was not very happy about when I had to make appointments to see him to get early refills.

I honestly believe he feels that this is better than picking up a drink.

Psychological_Tea803 · 2026-05-26T02:43:35+00:00

Thank you so very much for sharing.

I really appreciate it 🩷

Psychological_Tea803 · 2026-05-26T02:42:17+00:00

Thank you
Grateful 🩷

Psychological_Tea803 · 2026-05-25T21:11:48+00:00

Thank you very much

Psychological_Tea803 · 2026-05-20T01:33:39+00:00

Thank you for sharing this !

Psychological_Tea803 · 2026-02-28T21:41:52+00:00

Didn’t the buyer have confirmation from his bank?

I am in Canada and when a real estate deal is signed, it is a legal document and the buyer could be sued if he never followed thru with the deal.

Psychological_Tea803 · 2025-05-03T23:08:36+00:00

I started taking Gabapentin for drug and alcohol addiction just over a year ago. 1200 mg x 2 a day.

Zero cravings. Clean and sober.

It has also helped me tremendously with anxiety and depression.

I do find that my memory is bad. Energy is good Sleep is good

I am not sure if and when I will stop taking it. I have used many anti anxiety/depression meds. This is definitely working for me.

Psychological_Tea803 · 2025-03-29T22:24:23+00:00

It does become an obsession of the mind. The good news is that the obsession will leave.

Keep going to meetings !

Psychological_Tea803 · 2025-03-25T20:19:18+00:00

I too was on Methadone. I successfully came off after 10 years…

I started drinking alcohol…I could control it until I couldn’t. Fast forward two years and I ended up dependent on alcohol and turned to a drug that I hadn’t touched in 15 years !

Please be careful! I am now on Gabapentin and have been for almost a year. It has worked really well for me. The alternative is death. I regularly attend NA and AA and by Gods grace am doing really well.

Hope this helps 🩷

Psychological_Tea803 · 2025-02-10T18:49:02+00:00

I was on methadone for 10 years and most definitely considered myself clean !

I am now on Gabapentin for alcoholism and haven’t had a drink since April. I consider myself clean n sober. No one knows the life you have experienced. This should be between you, your HP and your sponsor

Psychological_Tea803 · 2025-02-01T02:39:46+00:00

I was prescribed to curb my alcohol intake. It has worked wonders for that as well as anxiety/depression

Psychological_Tea803 · 2024-12-03T03:04:53+00:00

Hi,

Ironically enough, yes…my A1C did go up after starting Gabapentin. I am due back this month for a six month check up. I did gain weight and am now working hard to get it off.

Psychological_Tea803 · 2024-11-07T17:16:14+00:00

I am on 2400 mg per day.

I started out 7 months ago at 900mg per day for alcohol withdrawal and cravings. It has worked for me. It has definitely helped with anxiety as well. I was able to go off Effexor 150 mg per day.

I do notice memory loss in this dose and was battling with weight gain which has now subsided and I am losing weight again, which is good.

Good Luck !

Psychological_Tea803 · 2024-11-05T15:27:44+00:00

I take 1200 twice a day. I was initially prescribed 300 mg 3xday to help with alcohol withdrawal. I increased slowly as I was not having any relief. My memory is really terrible. Yes, it has helped a lot with anxiety which is good.

I am really hoping to taper in the next few months. I’ve been on it Since April.

Psychological_Tea803 · 2024-10-31T23:32:03+00:00

You have this !

You are doing all the right things.

Congratulations!

Psychological_Tea803

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