Gabapentin 100mg Side Effects

I take gabapentin 100mg several times a day for anxiety. I also take 6 milligrams of Xanax and 90 milligrams of adderall. Is it safe to be taking these medications together? ## Hello, David! How are you? I didn't find any dangerous interactions or problems listed, but it's always best to double check such information to be sure. The FDA classifies Gabapentin as an anticonvulsant that can also be used to treat certain types of nerve pain, mood swings and some anxiety disorders. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I take 100mg each night to allow myself a nights sleep without my mind racing through thoughts. My neurologist said the only side affect is sleep. Was I too trusting. ## Hello, Barbara! How are you? All medications carry the risk of causing side effects and yes, it can cause for more than just drowsiness. The FDA lists the other possible ones for this medication as including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## That helps...I don't need it that badly so I'm off it. Thanks! ## I have seen UTI listed as a possible side effect on several sites, particularly in women over 60. I am 64 and familiar with what a UTI feels like. I had misgivings about taking Neurontin anyway and now I intend to stop. But I think t...

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I am on 100 mg gabapentin and I don't do well with side effects like not being able to sit still or sleep. ## Hello, Doug! How are you? It's odd that it would cause you to have problems sitting still, because it is often used now to treat RLS. It's also known to cause drowsiness as a side effect, by the FDA. Other typical side effects may possibly include nausea, headache and weight gain. How long have you been taking it? Is this the only medication you take?

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A little white capsule with the RX627 on each half of the capsule. It is supposed to be the generic form of neurontin. ## Does anyone know if this drug works? I have bad leg pains. ## It works really well for some people, but is not always effect for everyone. Have you tried it, yet? ## I'm taking gabapentin 100mg & wake up feeling very high strung with heavy legs. Has anyone else had these same effects? I would like to hear about other's side effects. ## How much time does it take for the side effect of drowsiness to subside from gabapentin 100 mg taken once a day at bedtime? Also taking ativan1mg and vicodin 5/325 at bedtime for nerve pain from stenosis surgery 7 weeks ago. Addition of the gabapentin has made the drowsiness much worse. THANK YOU ## Yes my legs feel like we...

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my father came from work. sweating bad. and feeling bad from the medicine. 72yr male, with weakness in his legs and knee legs go out. and his in bad health. giving by the va hospital. help please. mary ## Norman, has he contacted the VA hospital and prescribing doctor about the problem, yet? Gabapentin can cause these types of side effects in anywhere between 1 to 7% of the people that use it. Since it sounds like they were pretty severe and caused him problems walking, its probably not the right medication for him, or it may be too high of a dosage. ## I am a diabetic patient. I complained of pain in the body and hardened hand movements. Doctor prescribed Gabapentin USP 300 mg Capsules for night and 100mg capsules for the morning. I do not know for what reason did he prescribe this. Is...

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I've been taking 100mg @ night for 3 weeks. I have lightheadedness in the morning. Could it be gabapentin, or the caffeine from coffee that I take about 1/2 to 45 minutes before I get the lightheadedness? ## I was on this medication several years ago and one of the side effects was lightheadness. I also had headaches. ## Hi Sharon, According to NIH.gov, if you notice dizziness, drowsiness or nausea while on Gabapentin, you should talk with your doctor. The MayoClinic also confirms that lightheadedness is a side effect of Gabapentin. Something else worth noting is that a caffeine overdose can cause dizziness as well. I don't know how much caffeine you take, but I wouldn't rule it out as a possible contributing factor. Hope you feel better soon!

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Is there a 100mg tablet of gabapentin? I have heard there is but have only been told or heard of 300mg or 600mg. Can you confirm this for me please? ## Yes, there is a 100 dose, it's what I started on about 12 years ago. Mine was in capsule form. ## Donna is correct. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings, and weight gain. Is there anything else we can help with?

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I take Gabapentin 3x a day (AM-NOON PM) for extremely severe pain from spinal stenosis. The pain travels down my legs. Difficulty in walking My question is: What is the most Gabapentin I can take of this medicine without severe side effects? ## Hello, Harriet! How are you? I am very sorry that you're in pain. The important thing you need to know is that Gabapentin is not an actual analgesic, so it will not work like one to treat your pain and help with it, when you're having a day that's worse than usual. This is an anticonvulsant, it can help with some forms of nerve pain due to the affect it has on brain chemicals, but in order to help, it must be taken for about 4 to 6 weeks in a consistent dosing. You will not get more relief by taking extra on any given day, so please d...

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I have severe restless feet. I take mirapex at night. I've started having severe restlessness in the morning now. I've been given gabapentin 100 mg during the day. It makes me tired and feel strange. I have taken a small dose of narco 2x a day and it works great. I've ran out now my feet are acting up again which makes life and travel miserable. Dr will not continue with narco even tho it works. Don't know what to do. Been dealing with this for over 20 years. Any advice? ## Hello, Lori! How are you? What symptoms do you experience that you describe as feeling strange? Can you please be more specific? Gabapentin is actually an anticonvulsant that can also help with certain types of nerve pain and some mood disorders. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, d...

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I have COPD and taking gabapentin will it affect I my breathing I'm using it for muscle spasm in my leg ## Hello, Ron! How are you? In theory, it shouldn't, but there's never anyway to know how any specific medication will affect any given person that tries it. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, weight gain and anxiety. Did your doctor prescribe it for you?

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Today is day 7 of 1 pill daily, only 100mg. Second attempt trying this drug, don't like it. Can I simply stop? ## Hello, Suzi! How are you? What types of problems are you having with it? The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings and weight changes. After 7 days on such a low dose, you can most likely just stop it, but it would be best to check with your doctor, because stopping abruptly could create the risk of seizures. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you for your reply; i can do it over a few days. To answer your question, just feel kinda "strange" at times, you know? Then again, hate to give up too early. All the negative reviews are scary to me.

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what kind of conditions is this medicine used for ,my 9yr old son takes 100m in morning and 200 at night?i do not know all the answers,since he lives with his mom ## Gabapentin, the active ingredient in Neurontin is an anticonvulsant, used to help prevent seizures and it can also be effective at helping with certain types of nerve pain. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## why I feel high taking gabapentin 100mg ?

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Iv been taking gabapentin and iv been having sharp pains in my head that goes to my eyes why is that ## Hi Dameris, Based on my research, Gabapentin was originally developed for the treatment of epilepsy, and is currently widely used to relieve neuropathic pain. Gabapentin's most common side effects in adult patients include dizziness, drowsiness, and peripheral edema (swelling of extremities); these mainly occur at higher doses, in the elderly. However, headaches/migraines and eye pain are a couple of the rare and unexplained side effects, so I would speak with a doctor about the problems you are experiencing. Learn More: Gabapentin Details If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## Hi. My aunt has shaky vision and a lot of tens...

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I'd like to discuss with someone about the proper dosage of this medication. Can anyone help? ## There is really no set dosage for this, though you do need to start at a low dosage and gradually add more until you find the amount that works effectively for you. Most doctors will start with 100mgs taken 2 to 3 times a day, then go up to 300 and continue adding until they find what works for each patient. It would take a tremendous amount to OD on this, which is why so many doctors like to use it, they can take the dosage very high, without danger and it has very few side effects. Your best bet then, is to take your doctors advice on what you should be taking and how often. ## I just started gabapentin. My doctor told me to take 300 mg before bedtime for the first week and then move u...

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Prescribed as a added medication for anxiety/depression. If I feel it's giving me side effects would it be suggested to taper off 100mg per a nightly dose of 1000mg? Been taking this for 5 years. ## That's actually a very high dose and you've been taking it for a very long time, thus a 100mg reduction might be too much. Learn more Gabapentin details here. What types of side effects is it causing? It would be odd to experience them after such a long period of time. Have you consulted your doctor? They'd be best able to guide you on a safe tapering schedule. Since this is an anticonvulsant, tapering down too fast could put you at risk of seizures, so it's not safe to try to play with it on your own.

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What are the indications for and side effects,if any, of trigabantin 100 ## Trigabantin 100 is a medication from India that contains 100mgs of Gabapentin, 100 mgs of Alpha Lipoic Acid and 0.5mgs of Mecobalamin. It is used there as an anticonvulsant, although the Gabapentin has been proven to also help with certain types of nerve pain. It may cause side effects such as: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. Is there anything else I can help you with?

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I am taking gabapentin 100mg at night for CRPS2. After two weeks I had awful side effects. So, I after discussing w my doctor; I am taking gabapentin during my menstrual cycle as this makes my disability worse. But right after my cycle I got pms bad. Pain and vomiting. Does gabapentin effect hormones? ## Most medications can affect your hormones, according to FDA reports, so your menstrual cycle might change, and you may bleed more, or less than normal. The length of your cycle may also change. Are you on any other medications? Antidepressants are one of the worse for causing such issues, according to NIH studies. ## No. No I am not taking any other medications. And since it is suppose to be out of my system by morning, I don't understand why it effects me so badly.

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For neuropathic pain. Can this cause small spots of dry skin all over the trunk of the body/breasts/ and now face? ## Hello, Ace! How are you? Yes, that can be a side effect of this medication, as reported by the FDA. You may also experience dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight gain. However, side effects are usually transient and go away with time, as your body gets used to a medication, but that may take 4 to 5 weeks. If things worsen, or if they don't eventually go away, you should consult your prescriber. Is there anything else I can help with?

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1st time user 20 min ago 100mg gabapentin. what to expect, very hype type. non smoker non drinker..Use .5 mg ativan 4xdaily 10yrs...why did doc think the gabapentin 4 me...???? ## Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant that has also been shown to help with certain types of nerve pain. Have you have issues with either one? The most common side effects may include: nausea, headache, dizziness and weight changes. Have you tried asking your doctor why they gave it to you? It seems to also help with some mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder. Learn more Gabapentin details here.

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I ran out of my tramadol was wondering if could be take the gabapentin in its place with my methacarbam muscle relaxants ? ## Hello, Slo! How are you? Gabapentin is not an actual analgesic, so it won't work like the Tramadol. As classified by the FDA, it's actually an anticonvulsant that can also help with some types of nerve pain and some mood disorders, but it must be taken for 4 to 6 weeks, before it will reach its full level of efficacy in the body and alleviate pain. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings and weight gain. Tramadol, however, is an opioid analgesic that carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and constipation. Methocarbamol is a muscle r...

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