Gabapentin is prescription based anticonvulsant(A type of drug that is used to prevent seizures or convulsions by controlling abnormal electrical activity in the brain) medicine.Gabapentin is used for relief nerve pain ,seizure Control and Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).Sometimes It is also used for anxiety and sleeping related problem. To use gabapentin for sciatica nerve pain by taking a low dose .Always take the exact amount as the doctor's suggestion. It is a slow process so it can take several weeks to reduce pain from the body. Whenever taking Gabapentin swallow capsules or tablets with water; don't crush, chew. Gabapentin can be taken with or without food but better if taken with food.never take two doses of Gabapentin together.