Gabapentin interaction with Theraflu Nightime sent me to Hospital.

Posted by lgpn5094 @lgpn5094, 6 days ago

Gabapentin interaction with Theraflu Nightime. Fell and could not get up from floor. 911 to Emergency Room. Large muscles lost strength.
Subsided after 1 day but still unsteady walking. Anyone heard of that drug interaction?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | 6 days ago

@lgpn5094 - Drugs.com does show interactions including impaired coordination - https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/gabapentin-with-theraflu-flu-cough-1147-0-40-7453.html. Have you discussed the interactions with your doctor or pharmacist?

lgpn5094 | @lgpn5094 | 5 days ago

John,
Yes, I checked that out after I got home from the Hospital. I was paralyzed for 12-16 hours.
Ambulance took me to the hospital as I couldn't move or even lift my head.

Thankfully getting better slowly.

Lee

lgpn5094 | @lgpn5094 | 5 days ago

John,
I also had the flu, which can make anyone weaker. Perfect storm of causes.
Lee

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | 5 days ago

In reply to @lgpn5094 "John, I also had the flu, which can make anyone weaker. Perfect storm of causes. Lee" + (show)

@lgpn5094 Hoping with some rest you get you back to normal.

lgpn5094 | @lgpn5094 | 3 days ago

In reply to @johnbishop "@lgpn5094 Hoping with some rest you get you back to normal." + (show)

@johnbishop
Discussed with GP and Neurologist. Have small fiber idiopathic neuropathy 8 yrs. Low GP dose of 100 mg 6x per day for 8 yrs. Have taken Theraflu before with no problems. Possibly 1 took 1 or 2 extra GP 100mg that night for unsteady walking. Had mowed lawn that afternoon. Still puzzled at serious paralysis lasting 12-14 hours requiring ambulance/ER trip. Resting and hydrating. - Lee