Take recommended dosages, especially if you haven't taken it before or recently. Beware of symptoms of gabapentin overdoses, which can be very uncomfortable although not, at least in my case, deadly. Some people love it, especially if you have neuropathic pain, others hate it. Beware of combining it with downers like benzos or alcohol, or any CNS Depressants really, especially if you haven't taken it before or in a long time. Gabapentin also seems to work best at around the 300-400mg range, when taken with something with a little salt and fat (a piece of cheese and a couple saltines or a bit of a sports drink).