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All cases of peripheral edema or heart failure [Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA) Hight-Level Term ‘total volume fluid increased’ or High-Level Group Term ‘heart failures’] involving gabapentin or pregabalin and recorded between January 1, 1994 and April 30, 2020 were selected. Gabapentin isn’t approved for nerve pain from diabetes, but it’s sometimes prescribed off-label. One retrospective study found that people taking it for this reason had a higher risk of heart failure and other cardiovascular problems, possibly due to fluid retention. This was the case with short-term and long-term gabapentin treatment. Yes, gabapentin may cause fluid retention and induce edema in arms and legs. Experts believe that this side effect can also be the reason for weight gain by increasing your water weight. It can also make the body look bulky. Doctors prescribe gabapentin to treat epilepsy, restless legs syndrome, and some types of nerve pain. water retention, which refers to swelling of the arms, Quintero G C. (2017). Review Older adults who take gabapentin also are at higher risk of breathing problems. Because gabapentin can enhance the psychological effect of opioids, it has the potential to be abused and has contributed to drug overdose deaths. Drugs such as gabapentin have been linked in rare cases to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Gabapentin induced edema, just like calcium channel blockers induced edema, is not associated with salt and water retention and hence diuretics are ineffective. Physicians, especially nephrologists, should be mindful of uncommon side effect of this commonly prescribed medication as distinguishing this early can prevent a lot of unnecessary work One possible explanation for the findings is that gabapentin and pregabalin can alter arterial myogenic tone and cause fluid retention . Fluid retention causes either an increase in cardiac output or an increase in blood pressure . Velocity of blood flow increases either way, thereby increasing turbulence of blood flow . Gabapentin side effects are usually mild, and they may be less common with gabapentin ER forms. Examples of mild side effects that can happen include: Vertigo (dizziness) Feeling fatigued or sleepy. Fluid retention. Trouble balancing or controlling movement. Diarrhea or constipation. Nausea and vomiting. Brain fog. Headache. Weight gain. Dry mouth In addition to aggressive fluid resuscitation and preparation providing a significant amount of sodium, drug-induced oedema entails four mechanisms (Figure 2), namely precapillary arteriolar vasodilation (vasodilatory oedema), sodium and/or water retention (renal oedema), lymphatic insufficiency (lymphedema) and increased capillary permeability Gabapentin does help with the pain but, I don’t like the swelling. It also makes me drowsy but I sleep good. The drug has pros and cons about it. I have been on it for about 8.5 years with no fluid retention or other side effects. Thanks for your response but Im not 100% convinced that is true. Fluid Retention. One common reason for swelling is fluid retention. Gabapentin can cause changes in kidney function or fluid balance in the body. When the body retains excess fluid, it can lead to noticeable swelling in areas like the legs, ankles, or hands. Allergic Reactions. In rare cases, swelling may result from an allergic reaction to For healthcare professionals. Applies to gabapentin: compounding powder, oral capsule, oral solution, oral tablet, oral tablet extended release. General adverse events. The most common adverse reactions associated with the use of this drug were dizziness, somnolence, and peripheral edema. Water retention which shows up as swelling in feets & general weight gain through appetite increase. You seem to be having both & unfortunately this side effect doesn't go away. You can try reducing dose to 600 mg or less to see if you notice any reduction but if it doesn't work out then you have to look for other drug Find 4018 user ratings and reviews for Gabapentin (Gralise, Neurontin) on WebMD including side effects and drug interactions, medication effectiveness, ease of use and satisfaction Gabapentin can potentially cause weight gain, usually due to peripheral edema, a common side effect. This refers to swelling in the ankles and feet due to fluid retention. Weight gain from gabapentin unrelated to peripheral edema isn’t very common. To avoid weight gain from gabapentin, make sure you’re taking the dose your prescriber Gabapentin is famous for dehydrating you. You need to drink a lot a water to keep up with what its getting rid of. Also, alcohol, coffee, soda and other caffeine beverages can contribute to dehydration. Gabapentin may cause weight gain, but it is an uncommon side effect. Studies have shown that a small number of people taking gabapentin, a drug used to treat epilepsy and postherpetic neuralgia, experienced weight gain. People who do gain weight may gain about 5 pounds after 6 weeks of use. First I got off Gabapentin for 6 weeks. I lost nearly 40 pounds, without doing anything. I was rapidly gaining weight on a less 800 calorie diet. I shot up from 160 to 210 in 6 months. I adjusted my dosage to start taking less Gabapentin. I noticed eating makes the bloating and weight gain worse. I like to know how you dealt with fluid retention and weight gain while being on Gabapentin for a while? Does lowering your calorie intake helped? Did taking diuretic nutrition in your diet worked for you?
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