Does Gabapentin help with mood?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 73% of 15 people who reported on Gabapentin for mood say it improved. 7% noticed no change and 20% say it got worse.
Mood: what users report
73%better15 reports · few reports
11 better1 no change3 worse
What people say about Gabapentin and mood
“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 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.”
“I loved the lessened feeling of anxiety gapabentin gave me but also unfortunately i enjoyed the euphoria from it as well.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong532 meta-analyses · 672 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at mood. See all research on Gabapentin.
Side effects people mention
withdrawal 8cognitive impairment 5brain fog 5addiction 4tolerance 3
What else is Gabapentin used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count