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Gabapentin for treating neurogenic bladder
Has anyone ever been prescribed Gabapentin for neurogenic bladder.
I Experience bad side effects when taking Oxybutynin, Mirabegron or Solifenacin.
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Hi,
I have been taking gabapentin for about 3years. Not for my
bladder cancer, however. I take it because of neurological problems I have with my legs and feet due to severe back surgery. I'm in my mid 80's and it helps me deal with hot, prickly feeling I have in my lower extremities.
I really haven't have a problems with this medication. It just took a bit to regulate it as to time of day and amount to take.
Good luck with it!
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1 Reaction@jimfisher22 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I have kidney and bladder issues but am not familiar with the neurogenic bladder condition. I’ve had some experience with Gabapentin, but like @85yosk8r it was for a neurological condition called peripheral neuropathy. Hopefully some other members will join this discussion who can relate to the use of Gabapentin for bladder conditions. Have you started the med & how are you feeling?
I do take gabapentin, for neuropathy of legs, and I also have neurogenic bladder, but anm not on any specific med for it. After reading several reliable sources that believe gabapentin causes brain neuron damage, I am currently weaning off of it. I have become symptomatic and am having a lot of trouble remembering nouns.
So……I am praying that if I stop it, things will improve, or stabilize.
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@ray11 I’ve been on Gabapentin for five months following a complete cervical fusion. Previous to surgery I’ve had incontinence that hasn’t resolved. I believe this is due to nerve damage in my lumbar. I’m at a loss.