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Gabapentin side effects?

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@bonwalsh1

Hi there,
My name is Bon. I'm new to this site. I've been taking gabapentin for about a year and a half for fibromyalgia. While it helps with my nerve pain, it still makes me tired. I'm on 400mg as well. I am NOT a Dr. But, I find myself skipping doses here and there because I don't want to deal with the fatigue. I asked my Rheumatologist about the fatigue and she said this is one of the only meds she can prescribe. Best of luck, Bon.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 12 7:55am

Hi Bon @bonwalsh1, Welcome to Connect. I don't think you are alone not liking the side effects of gabapentin and Connect is a great place to connect with other members sharing your condition. There are many different discussions on fibromyalgia that might be helpful. Here's a list from searching Connect for "fibromyalgia what helps" that you might want to scan through to connect with others - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=Fibromyalgia+what+helps.

Here's an article I found that might provide some additional suggestions if you haven't already seen it.
-- Fibromyalgia Fatigue: What Causes It and Tips for Management
https://www.healthline.com/health/fibromyalgia/fibromyalgia-fatigue
Did your rheumatologist offer any suggestions other than medications to help with the fatigue?

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floralou | @floralou | May 13 10:06am

I've been taking
Gabapentin for over 5 years. I take it 2 times a day for my legs never have had any troubles

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