<human>: I have chronic back pain which is seriously affecting my quality of life. I have had 3 major surgeries. My entire spine has been fused. I have heard that NEURONTIN is beneficial with this type of pain. My PCP has never mentioned this to me. Would this be beneficial for my pain? Thank you! Judy deGraw
<bot>: Greetings, Neurontin basically contains Gabapentin. Gabapentin has been considered as an efficient painkiller with problems related to nerve/spine. That being said, the limitation with gabapentin is that works on some individuals and others have no beneficial effect. I can totally understand the back pain and the hindrances it might be causing in your daily activities especially after undergoing 3 surgeries. Hence, I would suggest you to at least have a discussion with you Physician and after clearance, you can consider neurotic. The only major side effect I have noted in my patients is excessive sleepiness for which you can take only half a pill (instead of one) half an hour before bedtime. Hope this Helps.