<s>[INST] hi my doctor has just perscribed gabepentin for my MS nerve and back pain he also started me on targin tablets I have stopped the targin tablets as I was feeling VERY unwell on them .I am going to start all over again just taking Gabepentin 300 mg 3 times A day and see how I feel .dO YOU THINK THAT IS A GOOD IDEA AND WILL THE GABEPENTIN TABLETS HELP WITH MY BACK PAIN. mANY THANKS FOR READING MY LETTER I DO FEEL MY BACK PAIN IS NOT HELPING MY LEGS AT ALL . [/INST] Hello.If your back pain is by irritation of a nerve (neuropathic pain), Gabapentin is effective, but  usually is necessary to associate another painkiller drug to improve pain .Even with higher doses of gabapentin is difficult to improve pain taking only gabapentin .In my opinion Tramadol 50 mg( usually better tolerated than oxycodone) thrice a day, can be combined with Gabapentin for treating your backpain.Please consult your local doctor for a prescription.I wish you good health.(In case the answer would have been useful please indicate this) </s>