pain
"I had shingles and if anyone has ever had it knows the pain is excruciating.  Doctor prescribed me Gabapentin 300mg along with another pain med.  I started with one a day for 3 days and then 2 a day for 3 days then 3 a day for 3 days.  This drug may not help all but for  me it was a life saver.  The pain was really bad everyday and I also had to work so when I took meds I had to make sure I ate a good meal so it would not mess up my stomach or make me sleepy.  It also a good night rest medicine when you have shingles and I hate taken pain meds ."