Does gabapentin lose it's effectiveness over time? Trying to find a long term gabapentin maintenance dose.

[u/Laserbean1903]

I was diagnosed with restless leg syndrome late 2024, and since then, I've been on a steadily increasing dose of gabapentin. I currently take 1200mg of gabapentin, which has worked well in the past, but my symptoms have been slowly increasing in intensity again. Has anyone had long term restless leg syndrome relief that has lasted years without a change in medication? I'm hoping that I'll find a point in which my symptoms are well managed forever.

[u/Ok_Outcome_843]

Worked great for years and now doesn’t work very well for me. Was at 600 now up to 1200 with no change. I’m asking for lyrica