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

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@dunkinmacdougall

Please, a simple answer. Can Gabapentin cause leg cramps? I take 300 mg gabapentin in the morning, 200 mg at lunch and 200 at dinner. Last night I had a leg cramp so severe it rolled me off the bed and lasted for about 5 minutes. Enough pain to make a grown man want to cry. I was concerned that going back to sleep might trigger the cramp again. I have peripheral neuropathy, arthritis and vertical foramen stenosis. I take 220 mg of Naproxen twice a day and about 3000 mg Acetaminophen . I realize I asked for a simple answer then rambled on about meds but it is Gabapentin I am concerned with

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Dec 9, 2022

Hi @dunkinmacdougall, You will notice that we moved your post to an existing discussion on the same topic here so that you can meet other members with the same question like @sadeyes, @elizabeth68 and others.

Simple answer - Yes, gabapentin is a medication that can cause leg cramps.
-- Leg cramping: https://www.bassmedicalgroup.com/vein-center-conditions/leg-cramping

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Colleencuknfunt | @donrealtesting | Dec 11, 2022

@dunkinmacdougall Hi, I see many questions in these forums that ask others if they think or have experienced issue from certain medications. It's a valid question. First if you read or research the list of side effects that come with theses meds, and combine that with the problems you are having with legs, feet, or wha have you, your answer is there. Looking for drugs alone to remove a problem alone long term is likely not going to solve a problem. Therapy and exercise, along with diet and daily care is going to help. The real question is does what you are taking in combination causing you the pain? Meaning you may have answered your own question to the affirmative just by asking. Real question which one in the combo is the culprit?

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