Mol Psychiatry · 2022
Gabapentin and pregabalin in bipolar disorder, anxiety states, and insomnia: Systematic review, meta-analysis, and rationaleDoes Gabapentin help with anxiety?
Yes, for most people. 80% of 44 people who reported on Gabapentin for anxiety say it improved. 11% noticed no change and 9% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for anxiety (85% across 95 options).
Anxiety: what users report
80%better44 reports · medium confidence
35 better5 no change4 worse
Ranked #60 of 95 for anxiety.
What people say about Gabapentin and anxiety
“I took Gabapentin today and I'm feeling calm like I used to... After 3 years I can finally feel normal... stomach issues disappeared and my sleep improved.”
“I’m prescribed gabapentin for anxiety but it stopped working. I was using it every other day for a long time and doing pretty good but then my sleep got all messed up.”
“I found that Neurontin is absolutely amazing for anxiety, social interaction and uplifting mood.”
“I'm about +5 hours after my 2g dose... I feel very upbeat... A functioning, mood-enhanced, relaxation with undertones of stimulation.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong532 meta-analyses · 672 trials on PubMed
Side effects people mention
withdrawal 8cognitive impairment 5brain fog 5addiction 4tolerance 3
What else is Gabapentin used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count