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Can gabapentin cause muscle pain and cramps in arms & legs?

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@regalrottweilers

I just started gabapentin about 5 days ago and have started having cramps in feet, ankles, calves even shoulder. Does gabardine cause this?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Nov 1, 2021

Hello @regalrottweilers, Welcome to Connect. I think one of the side effects of gabapentin is the swelling of the legs and feet but I'm not sure about cramps. Here's some information on the side effects of gabapentin and some information on muscle cramps that might be helpful.

Gabapentin: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a694007.html
Muscle spasms (muscle cramps): https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15466-muscle-spasms

Have you tried drinking more fluids or water to see if that will help with the cramps?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Nov 1, 2021

I also had muscle cramps when trying gabapentin, my doctor stopped it immediately and said that a lot of people don't tolerate it well, and I shouldn't use it again.
Sue

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