Neurontin and epilepsy

I feel like I am walking on clouds; I feel light-headed; I can't think straight/logically; I feel drowsy; I see strange images that are not really there; my stomach is bloated and I have severe, disgusting gas; and my vision is blurred. All this to kill my carpal tunnel pain? It's high time I get off of this poison. I suggest all of you do too.

i have been on neurontin for nerve pain in my legs due to vasculitis for a few weeks now. i have only noticed a small increase in appetite. my eyesite seems to be out of focus, but its so bad anyway that i have no idea if its the neurontin or just my eyes, and minor headaches i had no pain relief either........absolutely no improvement at all. my doctor just raised my dose from 900 mgs a day to 1200 the other day. still no pain relief but i am now getting a bit dizzy. i guess we will see what happens!

My doctor prescribed me Neurontin today, and I heard that you can become addicted to it. I am scared to start taking it due that fact. I also read on the internet that it produce psychoactive effects, and I do not want any affects like that because I have a small child to care for. Has anyone experienced any effects like that? I like to feel sober and not drugged up. I have only taken 100 mg so far, but I am supposed to gradually up the dose.

Actually, Neurontin has helped with dysautonomia, fibromyalgia, (I've also got epilepsy, but one neurologist had me on 3600 mg, the other said it's useless).... I'm trying to taper off because of the price - being on disability, I can't afford the 168.00/month (generic),and the assistance companies won't help because my long term disability check looks good on paper, until all of the medical supplies (about 1000.00/month), and rent/utilities (another 1000.00/month- was working when moved here).... just looking for info on safely tapering off of it...if I can't get assistance with it, i can't take it....

Has anyone heard of Neurontin causing Aphasia? My 8yo daughter has had repeated episodes of Aphasia (loss of speech) this weekend which are--probably--seizures (she has Epilepsy) but I was wondering about the possibility of a side effect. She's taking 2400mg split between 4 doses of 600mg each day (just for 2 weeks, instead of 3 doses of 800mg/day). We get an EEG done tomorrow and I pray it shows something...

Reading all these posts, I have to add my bit. The side effects of Neurontin are very similar to any sedating drug. Memory, problem solving, dry mouth, and some weight gain are to be expected. Neurontin is prescribed for seizure and pain that is connected to the nervous system, such as phantom limb pain and MS.
All patients should have their blood terted every 6 months if they are taking a seizure med or any tylonel daily. All meds have side effects, you have to decide if it is helping your medical condition more than another drug could, if you are better off with it or without it.
I have been taking 800 mg Neurontin for several years. I used to take 1200, but was feeling overly tired and lethargic and we (dr and myself) discussed it, and changed the dose. I am better off taking it, my seizures are under control with it, and it has less side effects than other seizure meds. And with my seizures under control, my migraine have been kept under control. (A lucky side effect for me!)My dr explained many persons with epilepsy do suffer migraines.
As far as Jan S. Kauffman wondering about taking it for anger control, certain types of epilepsy can and do cause anger outbursts, and that is most likely why this person is taking this.
Good luck to everyone taking the Neurontin, it has been great for me.