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Gabapentin Side Effects

A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
Plymouth Meeting, PA

My orthopedic doctor just prescribed Gabapentin. Anyone on this? Can you share side effects?

June 7, 2018
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A MyLupusTeam Member

I was on it about seven or eight years ago, but had to stop it because it caused my heart to beat very rapidly. I could feel the palpitations, and felt very weak and dizzy. I wasn’t on it long so I can’t tell you much else about it.

June 11, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

My weight gain i blame prednisone. Im always hungry and thinking about food .-.

June 8, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

Hi Pam. I have been taking 300 mg at bedtime for about a year for nerve pain. It helps a lot and I have had no side effects. I take it at night because it makes me really sleepy. Good luck..hope it works for you.

June 8, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

Im on this for post herpetic neuralgia after shingles and the only side effect is it gets ya really sleepy !!

June 8, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

hiya yes I`m on it and I fine it good until I forget to take it and I get weird sleeps lol safe to say I wish I havn`t although ive found lots of the medication not great

June 7, 2018

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