"i have been taking gabapentin for about 8 months and i don&#039;t feel any benefit from it.  my doctor increased my dosage about 2 months ago and still i find no help in this drug for me.  i am not saying that this drug doesn&#039;t work for others, but for me it is a waste.  my friend takes this drug and it works great for her.  i must be medication resistant.  what bothers me is that my doctor continues to tell me to stay on it and i want to gradually wean off it.  my doctor doesn&#039;t hear me.  so i will find another doctor who will.  as far as a pain reliever, this drug does not even cover my restless leg syndrome.  strange."