"i was given gabapentin in addition to my lamictal. on the two medicines i have developed a little obsessive compulsive disorder. i like having three ink pens to work, like things positioned on shelves in a certain way. after that being said my rapid cycling bipolar is under control. gabapentin doesn&#039;t help joint pain or any other pains i seem to have. i take 400 mg 3x a day. i like it, all the side effects are worth it in my opinion.  i have never felt better in my life! i work out everyday just about and eat healthy. the time i started gabapentin i have energy. i have lost 25lbs and have been doing this life change for 6 months. please try it! and if you are bipolar try the combination. "