Anyway, my question to all of you is Gabapentin and it's side effects. I have been on it now for 6 months. My doctor raised me from 100mg. to now I am on 400mg. three times a day. The problem is my tiredness! I happen to be in a friends office yesterday and she was taking some medicine. She said she was taking Gabapentin. I've wondered what some of the side effects would/could be from such a high dosage of Gabapentin, but I'm currently taking 9 different prescription drugs for depression, pain, gout prevention, leg swelling, and blood pressure. So determining what the side effects are out the window at the moment. One of the side effects of gabapentin is that it can cause mental confusion and forgetfulness. I have not heard that it can cause dementia but the side effects could be misdiagnosed as dementia. Jump to this post I am a regular on the Mayo Board! I don't know what I would do without it! Our doctors don't want to discuss openly the things about illnesses and side effets of drugs and other things. Anyway, my question to all of you is Gabapentin and it's side effects. I have been on it now for 6 months. Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant medication approved for seizures, nerve pain, and restless legs syndrome. It can also be prescribed off-label for other conditions, but it may have serious side effects such as rash, swelling, and suicidal thoughts. My reason for the gabapentin is nerve damage from a fall. I got up to quickly from laying down and fell on my left side. I cracked 2 ribs. About a week later the whole side of my leg went numb from hip to foot. There is still some numbness there. I tried to cut back on gabapentin. Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy and postherpetic neuralgia. Learn about its description, precautions, side effects, and interactions with other medicines. Learn about common and possible side effects of gabapentin (Neurontin), a medicine used for epilepsy and pain. Find out how to avoid or manage dizziness, drowsiness, weight gain, trouble with movement and other issues. gabapentin 100 mg is used to help people sleep at night. 300-400 mg daytime will of course knock you out. Take everything at bed time. it will still work only you shouldn't be so tired during the day. the less the better with gabapentin. 300 mg at night. try that for a week, see what happens. much luck, & a happy & healthy new year. Learn about the common, severe, and rare side effects of gabapentin, a drug used to treat nerve pain and seizures. Find out how to recognize and manage these side effects and when to seek medical attention. I am a regular on the Mayo Board! I don't know what I would do without it! Our doctors don't want to discuss openly the things about illnesses and side effets of drugs and other things. Anyway, my question to all of you is Gabapentin and it's side effects. I have been on it now for 6 months. 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. 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. Gabapentin is a prescription medication used to prevent seizures, relieve nerve pain and treat restless legs syndrome. Learn about its side effects, interactions, dosages and more from Cleveland Clinic. Read how people with neuropathy share their views on gabapentin, a drug used to treat nerve pain. Some report positive effects, others negative ones, and some suggest alternatives or caution. I have been on Gabapentin most recently for rib injury- helps. 300 mg twice a day- can take it 3 times a day. I have not noticed any side effects. However, Gabapentin can cause a wide range of side effects. My dogs have taken it. I heard recently that postop patients are given Gabapentin instead of opioids. Users share their experiences and opinions on Gabapentin, a medication for nerve pain and seizures. Some report drowsiness, headache, dizziness, and other side effects, while others suggest alternatives or stop taking it. I am a regular on the Mayo Board! I don't know what I would do without it! Our doctors don't want to discuss openly the things about illnesses and side effets of drugs and other things. Anyway, my question to all of you is Gabapentin and it's side effects. I have been on it now for 6 months. I am a regular on the Mayo Board! I don't know what I would do without it! Our doctors don't want to discuss openly the things about illnesses and side effets of drugs and other things. Anyway, my question to all of you is Gabapentin and it's side effects. I have been on it now for 6 months. Gabapentin is fairly safe when you use it correctly. It does come with some possible side effects, though. People who misuse this drug are also at risk of additional side effects.
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