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What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication? Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: Allergic reactions or angioedema—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs, trouble swallowing or breathing It's not as far as Mayo Clinic and you may find some help there in getting a med for pain that would not have the side effects of the Gabapentin. Jump to this post @hopeful33250 Ironically I was referred to the U-M before I went to Mayo last November. I was given a script for gabapentin. Didn't do much one way or another. Don't take it anymore because I didn't want to risk long-term side effects. I have talked with other stroke patients who had the same result, but I recently met another stroke patient who swears by it. Go figure. “The oral medication has several side effects, such as dizziness, which are reduced or absent with topical gabapentin.” A few studies have shown it to be potentially useful for shingles pain and certain types of genital pain, specifically vulvodynia. Generally, these drugs are safe but can cause stomach and kidney problems, especially when used long-term or when used in amounts greater than the recommended dosages. Your healthcare team may recommend acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) for certain types of chronic pain, such as osteoarthritis. Chronic pain is a serious health condition that can lead to complications beyond physical symptoms. People with chronic pain may experience depression, anxiety and trouble sleeping. Chronic pain is pain that is long lasting. It can affect every aspect of life — from relationships to finances. Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Rare but serious side effects of gabapentin include: rash, itching, or yellowing of the skin; swelling of the face and throat, a condition called angioedema; problems speaking or swallowing; changes in memory, ability to concentrate, or personality. Gabapentin may cause breathing problems in people who use opioid pain medicines and those with Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. 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. Side effects for me on Gabapentin did not include any weight gain. Mine were more typical such as drowsiness, unsteadiness on feet when first getting up and foggy thinking. These dissipated as my body became more used to the 2100mg/day dose - split into 3 times a day. Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. I also took Gabapentin for nerve decompression pain post cervical surgery. Big regret for me - caused severe limb edema in both knees & elbow. Discontinued use however the knee swelling & discomfort is taking time to fully heal. Read up on the long term effects & side effects of this med and discontinued after 2 months. Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. I've had a close call when I was in the service and was accidentally shocked by a 440 volt while working on some electronics used with our ship's radar but fortunately had no long term effects. I'm sorry to hear your husband is having the feeling lightheaded side effects from gabapentin. Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. What are the serious side effects of gabapentin? If you have any of these symptoms, call your healthcare provider right away: Signs of an allergic reaction: If you have a skin rash, hives, itching or swollen, blistered or peeling skin with or without fever contact your healthcare provider. Dizziness and drowsiness are common side effects of gabapentin. Some other possible side effects include weight gain and trouble with movement. Some gabapentin side effects, such as feeling drowsy, are more likely to occur when you start taking the medicine. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking gabapentin: More common in children. Some side effects of gabapentin may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. It took almost 2 weeks after that before those mining explosions stopped. For me, I have to stay on gabapentin at this high dose and accept side effects. If you can do without gabapentin and you don't like side effects, do that. I do sleep better these last 5 years since I started gabapentin.
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