Gabapenten

MonnyMoo

Hello I have arthritis in my lower back and have been prescribed Gabapenten 1fab 3 times a day plus 1 co codamol. On reading the leaflet it says it's for epelesy! Has anyone else been prescribed this and what are their comments please?

Mike1

It is an epilepsy treatment but it has a side effect of reducing pain, it is a commonly prescribed drug for arthritis. I was on it for a while a few years ago but did not get on with it so had to try something else.

Ellen

Good Morning @MonnyMoo and welcome to the Versus Arthritis Online Community from myself and the Moderating Team.

Gabapentin is indeed used as an anti-epilepsy medication as well as for nerve pain

This information about Osteoarthritis of the spine is useful and mentions it as a treatment option:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis-oa-of-the-spine/

This is information about medications:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/drugs/

I know many members of the community are on or have tried Gabapentin so I will leave them to tell you of their own experiences.

Best wishes

Ellen