I have intense tingling and pinching over most of my body. i have been taking gabapentin for one week with no results. what should i do next.?

Check dosage: It is likely that you may not be taking a proper, therapeutic dose. Generally the medication is adjusted up to minimize side effects. Be patient and discuss with you doctor.

Neurontin (gabapentin): If symptoms occurred prior to starting the medication and are not releaves, it is advisable to talk to your prescribing doctor about possible dose adjustment or other alternatives.

Neurontin (gabapentin): If symptoms occurred prior to starting the medication and are not releaved with med. , it is advisable to talk to your prescribing doctor about possible dose adjustment or other alternatives. Best to treat the cause.

Paresthesias: Tingling or paresthesia can be caused by a number of ailments from a medication reaction (chronologically did the symptoms begin shortly after starting the med or supplement?), fibromyalgia (are there trigger points that if touched set off intense pain?), restless leg syndrome (often with associated tossing and turning in sleep and seldom feeling rested), metabolic problems, etc. Investigate cause.