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Gabapentin side effects?
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. 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 asked why and she said she had, had shingles back when and it still helped with the pain. I know the drug is percribed for many things that is why I take it for my issues.
I told her I had been taking it for about 6 months. She asked if I had been tired all the time, just out of the Blue. OF COURSE I SAID YES! She said it took her a year before she got out of the tiredness.
Let me know if any of you have experienced the same thing. Also let me know at what dosage you may be on? I know this is all confidential!
Again Thanks to The Mayo Clinic and Everyone who is kind enough to be open with their lives!
Sundance!
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My cousin takes Cogentin. It helps but doesn't stop it in him.
I suggested he stop caffeine which also helped.
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1 Reaction@spondi64 @spondi65 I did not have this side effect when I took Gabapentin. However, I did have to quit it after being on it for about 3 weeks. I was having balance and depth perception issues. I would call the dr as soon as possible to see if this is normal and something that will pass. I wish you the best.
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2 ReactionsHello @jinx1920 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thank you for joining the discussion to share your experience with other members. What did you end up going to for a Rx instead?
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2 ReactionsHi @amandajro They have started me on the lowest dosage of Lyrica. I’ve been on that for about 3 weeks. The only side effect from that so far is morning drowsiness. They will gradually increase me over time. It’s my understanding that once it builds up in my system, I will begin to get some relief from my pain. Thanks for asking. 😊
I've been on gabapentin 800mg for four years. So far it works for me
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Have you tried any physical therapy, stretches or exercises to see if they might help?
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