Does Neurontin work for Nerve pain?

[Shortyrock]

Has anybody tried Neurontin? Does it work for nerve pain? How long does it take to take effect? My doctor prescribed it for me today...I haven't picked it up yet...I'm hoping it will help...

[Csativa]

I've been on it for several years for nerve pain.  It has been, for the most part, effective.  I am also on Cymbalta, also for nerve pain.  These two meds, plus oxycodone, baclofen and nerve blocks provide considerable relief.

[rendean]

I am Neurontin for the second time. The first time I took it several years ago it worked well for my nerve pain. It's been my experience that it works rather soon but it does not work like a narcotic type drug. Your body needs to get to a certain blood level that works for you. So, if your are not getting relief by the end of 7 days , I would talk to your doc again.

I just started taking it again and have noticed some improvement in my pain. If the dose I was given wasn't enough, my neuro told me to call and he would increase the dosage.

A lot of people on the forum have had great success with Neurontin.

Ren

[HVAC]

I am on Lyrica which is similar. It took two days before I felt a difference.

Alex