Ic Gabapentin 300 Mg Bladder Side Effects
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I take 100 ic gabapentin 3 times/day for sciatica. Now I find that my bladder leaks about once a week which is unnerving. Has this been reported as a side effect?

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I HAVE THE SAME ISSUES. I HAVE PAI, AND NEEDED TO SLEEP, IVE OTICED IT ALSO, AND I STOPPED FOR A FEW DAYS, AND IM NOT SURE WHATS WORSE THE BLADDER ISSUES /FEET ISSUES/MOODS OR THE PAIN. I WILL HAVE INSOMNIA IF I STOP NYONE ELSE PLEASE?? SO ITS A YES FOR ME TOO.

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This happened to me too. I tapered off gabapentin and the problem went away. My pain doc never had heard of this particular side effect (bedwetting) but then another of his patients complained of it. He researched further and found that it is rare but real side effect. He is sharing this info with other docs.

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Ginger (# 3) -.
I have been going nuts lately because I have to wear depends at night because I have been wetting the bed. I never suspected gabapentin was cause but it did start about the time I began taking 300 mg gabapentin 3 times daily. I am going to taper off of it and see what happens. It doesn't help my nerve pain much anyway and makes my mouth and throat completely dry and very uncomfortable. I'll post again and let you know if gabapentin was the problem.

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Re: Jeannie (# 8)

I’ve been on Gabapentin 900 mgs/day for over 10 years, and I also have leakage problems. But I also have back problems. I’m not sure if it’s related or not, or if it is related to other medicines I take, or just old age. I’m 70 years old.

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Just weaned off gaba totally 4 days ago, now experiencing frequent urination. Has anyone else had this happen?

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Yes. Since on gabapenten I have had bladder leakage problems. I have had csections for childbirth and full hysterectomy. Never had leaks u til gab. But I will put up with it keep some pain control and restless leg control .

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Do you guys think it’s permanent? I took Gabapentin for a few years, but I stopped in 2018 because the daytime fatigue was crushing (I only took 600 mgs before bed, nothing during the day) and the urination is still ridiculous. I pee 10 -12 times before noon still. It slows down later so I stopped counting, but it’s ridiculous.

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I started on 300mg 3 times a day had to stop when I retain fluid in feet. Doctor prescribed 100mg 3 times a day still retained fluid. I had an issue with bladder leaking it did stop once I stopped taking the medication. I can say it does help with the pain, which I could tolerate Gabapentin.

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Re: Ginger (# 6)

I’ve been on 600mg of Gabapentine for over 2 years for anxiety. I’ve never had any issues with bladder leaks. I do however drink over 32 oz if water a day just bcuz I love water. Plus I’m on several other meds for numerous mental illnesses that dry me out and allergy pills. Ironically I pee constantly. Maybe increase your water intake and see what happens- just a suggestion. Worth a try

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This happens to me. It started when I was on Gabapentin but I stopped taking it a year or more ago and I still have very frequent and urgent need to pee, and it just falls out sometimes. I didn’t have kids and am not old enough to have this naturally.

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Re: Looks for Answers (# 12)

I was prescribed 900mg of gabapentin. It does work with nerve pain, but the side effects are worse, I have the bladder leaks, retain fluids, eyes pain, dry mouth and most of all feel completely spacey. The new symptom I feel like I have the flu, stopped taking. I rather deal with the pain instead of the other problems brought on by taking the medication.

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I was started on Gabapentin 100mg. TID and I was
Dizzy , disoriented and then I was gardening (Florida Humidity)
And my bladder just let rip ! Stopped the med after 10 days .

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Ginger (# 6) --

I am taking 600mg twice a day for nerve pain from being a bilateral amputee. I also have noticed that I am using the bathroom a lot more and at times am unable to make it in time. I am 45 and never had this problem before. I wake up several times a night. It never happens during the day. I think it happens at night while sleeping because my body is relaxed. I think it's the gabapentin.

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Re: Peach (# 4)

Definitely a side effect. Worst night, leakage occurred 4 times in one night.

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Re: Peach (# 4)

Gabapentin can cause bedwetting and urinary incontinence. Those side effects are listed now. I have the same issue.

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They really need to take the gabapentin off the market I have been taking gabapentin over a year in half the doctor put me on them for my knee problems that I'm having I'm have been having urine leakage 9 months now which gabapentin have caused incovience in my life I hate having to have to wear pads all day everyday what kind of help can I get to stop with the urine leakage

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Re: Ginger (# 3)

Yes! I have woken up completely soaked with urine. Had to wash sheets and mattress. Had to put down cover on mattress. Figured out must be the Gabapentin as that is the only medication I’m taking that is different.

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Re: Ginger (# 3)

Hi I have been taking gabapentin for 2 years ago and now I am experiencing urine leakage are you still having urine leakage Please let me know what are You doing about your problem thank you

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Re: Ginger (# 3)

I do not leak, but I get up and pee a lot. For now if going to continue taking gabapentin wear a pad at night. I also am having trouble sleeping.

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Re: Psalms (# 7)

I just started Neurontin at 300mg/day taken before bed. So far I've taken it twice. About 2 hours ago I started needing to go to the bathroom to urinate constantly. It sure feels like a UTI. I am going to call the doctor now.

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