I was first prescribed Neurontin in November of 2008 for cervical...

I am taking Neurontin (gabapentin) after surgical disc replacement in my neck. My doctor told me to expect up to 2 years of pain, as nerve damage repairs at a rate of about 1 inch per month. My family doctor told me to take it as needed, and I was not having relief. My husband had used the medication and told me my doctor was wrong, and I should be taking it every day, and in a higher dose than she said. I verified this with 3 separate pharmacists. I am now taking 300 mg a day and still have a very sore arm and knot behind my shoulder blade, worsening as the day goes on. I would like to hear from others about what dose, how effective, adverse side effects you have had with this drug. All the pharmacists said it is non-addicting, and my husband was taking in the 1000s of mg. Useful suggestions and comments welcome. MTfarmwife