Gabapentin can cause drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination, tiredness, blurred/double vision, unusual eye movements, or shaking. These three drugs do not interact with one another, but could potentially interact with other drugs you may be taking. Check with your local pharmacist for additional information. Current thinking on Gabapentin dose is that above 1200 per day is not really more effective. So depending on what you are taking it for you might need to consider changes to your medication. Gabapentin is not absorbed well by the stomach. Hi everyone. I take gabapentin for nerve pain. I had back surgery 10 years ago. Good times I want to know if anyone experienced heartburn, irritably My mom recently started taking Gabapentin to relax her throat muscles for coughing fits r/t post nasal drip and/or GERD. Prior to that she had very decent luck with Protonjx (pantoprazole) and Flonase. Gabapentin may cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and dizziness. It is important to follow the prescribed dosage and seek medical attention if experiencing serious side effects or changes in mood or behavior. Gabapentin is prescribed by healthcare professionals and should only be taken under medical supervision. Popular heartburn drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have been linked to a variety of health problems, including serious kidney damage, bone fractures, and dementia. Now, a new study shows that longtime use of the drugs also is associated with an increased risk of death. Yes, gabapentin can cause heartburn and acid reflux. It is considered one of the most commonly reported side effects of gabapentin and it can be managed. However, some case studies revealed an extreme heartburn, which led to the discontinuation of treatment with this medication. HOW TO PROPERLY USE GABAPENTIN: Drink each down with a decent amount of fizzy soda. The acidity helps it absorb in the stomach. Trust me. Do this. Once you've taken the last pill, have a nice meal. This drastically aids your body's absorption. But heartburn is also associated as a side effect of just taking it regularly, (meaning without like a anti-acid) which shouldn’t be done anyway if it has magnesium in it (decreases absorption ) and Gabapentin seems to also absorb better with something acidic. "Antidepressant" is a misnomer. Amitriptyline and other so called antidepressants can be used to treat a variety of issues, including nerve pain and anxiety. Some people have "functional heartburn" which is where one is experiencing the symptoms of heartburn without any actual evidence of it, maybe due to an oversensitive esophagus. This community is for discussions of GERD, Acid Reflux and Heartburn. You can also find information about symptoms and related treatments. Join us by sharing your stories, treatments and your favorite GERD friendly recipes! LPR has been linked to laryngopharyngeal vagal neuropathy (this is why it often occurs after a viral infection) and Amitryptiline is commonly used as a treatment for neuropathic pain and nerve damage. Amitryptiline is often prescribed along gabapentin, another drug for neuropathic pain, especially for cases resistant to PPIs/H2 blockers. I don’t get heartburn ever but my main symptoms are globus, excess phlegm, throat clearing and drip like you said. And yes, the way Gabapentin is absorbed it needs to be spread out over a few doses. Only been on Gabapentin for 2 weeks and at a low dose but I have developed acid reflux. I have been off this medication for 6 days so I was hoping the acid reflux would go away. It hasn`t. My doctor told me to try Zantac but that hasn`t worked. I fortunately do not have heartburn but the bitter taste in my mouth constantly is just taking it`s toll. I just got put on gabapentin for shingles (prescribed oxcarbazepine for TN but don’t take it as it interferes with my hormonal therapy) honestly, the gabapentin has helped a lot with the pain and symptoms of my silent reflux. Welcome to /r/gabapentin, here we primarily discuss issues pertaining to the medical, prescribed use of Gabapentin, Lyrica and Phenibut, as well as other Gaba related drugs. This IS NOT the subreddit for discussion of how to get high or otherwise abuse GP. 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. The most common gabapentin (Neurontin) side effects are dizziness and drowsiness. This may affect your ability to drive or perform other activities. Other gabapentin side effects include edema (fluid buildup), weight gain, and eye problems, but these aren’t as common. Rare but serious gabapentin side effects include mood changes in children. Welcome to /r/gabapentin, here we primarily discuss issues pertaining to the medical, prescribed use of Gabapentin, Lyrica and Phenibut, as well as other Gaba related drugs. This IS NOT the subreddit for discussion of how to get high or otherwise abuse GP. Addressing your stress and anxiety levels will help the most ( gabapentin ended up working for me as I was hypersensitive to ssris and actually gabapentin also is a neuromodulator which helped calm my nervous system). I also bought a somatic movement course from the somatic movement center online and it has been incredibly helpful.
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