"i&#039;m 31 and have severe anxiety and problems with my heart racing dangerously fast for no apparent reason. i take a beta-blocker which slows my heart rate, but i still felt really anxious and panicky all the time! i&#039;m also on methadone so my dr. would not prescribe me any benzos for my anxiety for fear i would get addicted to them! she tried every kind of antidepressant but none really worked. just. a few months ago she prescribed me 1x300mg 3x a day of gabapentin, and now my anxiety is completely under control i, feel like i have a new lease on life ,and feel much more comfortable in my own skin."