pain
"Do not be put off by initial dopey feelings you may get when you start this medicine.  For me, these feelings diminished after a day or so.  I needed to have the dose increased to 3600mg daily to make my pain almost disappear.  Each time the dosage was increased, I felt dopey for a bit, but it was only temporary. The reduction in pain and the good sleep I get is well worth any side effects.  In my case, side effects are minimal.  I have nerve damage resulting from ankle surgery for arthritis.  Before I was put on Neurontin, my outlook on life was pretty bleak.  I couldn't sleep and the pain was excrutiating.  This drug has really helped me."