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I am taking Gabapentin 100 mg as my rheumatologist prescription ,for lower back pain , this tablet helps a lot me in pain in compare to any NSAID like nucoxia, ultracet, but trigger very severe headache and observing my BP elevated after taking this tablet 135/94 ,

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How long one can stay on gabapentin for idiopathic RLS? Is there any side-effects in long run? Is it safe to take it for years?

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Gabapentine is an anti convulsant and has low side effects profile. If you are on low dosage like less than three hundred mg a day. You can take it for long term. Many years. ...  Read More

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Respected Doctor, is sexual dysfunction a side effects of Gabapentin?? If yes, how long it generally takes side effects to go after medicine stoppage, thanks

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You need to consult doctor in his clinic or online for it. Few more questions need to be ask 1 ) why are u taking the medication 2. Dose of it. 3. How long are u taking it. ...  Read More

Unable to sleep due to pain in upper back and neck pain wakeup in midnight from 5 years consult neurologist they give gabapentin but no effect

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You must be having bad posture due to prolonged sitting ...  Read More

I am feeling severe lower back pain upper back pain and buttocks pain , feeling burning,pain arises any where in spine , nsaid , duloxitine,gabapentin not working

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Needs rest and treatment ...  Read More

Sir , I am taking Gabapentin & Notriptyline for nerve pain. But after taking them recently I have small sore on roof of mouth. I am attaching the photo.. Are these the side effects of tablet or what is this . please say sir

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I am currently on gabapentin 100 mg twice a day. Is it safe to take fluoxetine with gabapentin? If not, which antidepressants are safe to take with this medicine?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Can Gabapentin and methylcobalamin tablets used for pedal edema ? My grandmother was prescribed this medication. I keep saying that this was prescribed for neuropathic pain as she was diagnosed of cervical spondylosis and has severe pain radiating to the arm. She also has grade 2 diastolic heart failure. This tablet was prescribed by that cardiolog

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These medication have overall effect and are not specific to pedal oedema.. so relax . Let your grandmother sleep with low head end and while sitting keep her legs on a stool ...  Read More

I am suffering from lower back pain and buttocks pain ,my all test to diagnose As is negative,MRI ,BONE SCAN ,HLAB-27, Crp ESR , cpk , ana ,ena,anti ccp,ttg , each and all is negative, doctor prescribed me Gabapentin 100 mg it gives me relief but triggers very severe headache, while duloxitine 20 mg not effect in compare to Gabapentin 100 mg ,what

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Doctor prescribed me Gabapentin 100 mg for lower back and buttocks pain it works well for me , but causing side effects like severe headache, confusion, sweating, while duloxitine do not give so relief in back pain and buttocks pain

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Hello When are u taking gabapentin -morning or night ...  Read More

April 2025 srirama navami I lifted talambralu rice 7 kgs rice by hands placed between in front chest area by plate and walked to temple almost 40 mints that time onwards full upper back pain .used etoricoxib and thiocolchicoside tablets no relief from pain.and used gabapentin 300mg tablets no relief from pain what type of physiotherapy can u sugg

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Hi please take an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

Please suggest medicine for neuralgic pain in my hands. I tried Gabapentin but faced too much nausea (even after taking domstal ) and constipation.

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Consult if issues with current medication. ...  Read More

My problem is back pain and midil side back pain But pain not to be continued some time lower back pain sometimes midil back pain Pain like a muscle pain some time sipe side pain

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Hi my name is Mahak Swami. I was prescribed Escorvit PNM - Pregablin and now shifted to Gabapentin but I am very confused as to the fact that 1. As soon as I take Pregablin my body felt extremely week. 😩 But when I stopped taking it for sometime I felt weird sensations in my head and kind of bodyache. Now yesterday my doctor replaced Esco

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Most important thing is to understand why you are being given Gabapentin. Depending on that we can decide if you need Gabapentin and at what dose. ...  Read More

From last 3 years I am feeling pain in lower back and buttocks, continuously following rhumatologist, hlab27 neg ,MRI of si joints and pelvis was normal, bone scintography normal,even ESR CRP not raise in last 3 year , but I have pain in buttock lower back below knee joints , no swelling, no pain pain when press affected area , yesterday I did a x

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Your report is completely alright You don’t have any rehumatology related illness Sometimes; muscles around pelvic region become tight and it leads to severe pain. Kindly consult a good experienced ...  Read More

I have been on olazapine for few years for bipolar disorder. I have imsomnia anxiety and tension headaches. I am going to talk to my psychiatrist if I can take gabapentin. Can I develop tolerance of gabapentin for sleep in few months?

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Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two. ...  Read More

I've been on olazapine for few years for bipolar disorder. I have been having sleep problems for one year and tried melatonin and trazodone with no good results. I have anxiety and tension headaches too. Should I talk to my doctor for gabapentin for sleep?

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You should have been taking olanzapine only with periodic review with a psychiatrist. During those reviews if you had conveyed about sleep disturbance the psychiatrist would have done the needful. Als ...  Read More

One month back, diagnoised with L5S1 disc protrusion with neural foraminal narrowing. That time pain during sitting and even during sleeping( radiating pain to butt). First two weeks took medicines (Gabapentin, Lyrica, Etoshine) then started Physiotherapy (manual) and getting trained with extension exercise and core muscle stremgthenung exercises.

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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospita ...  Read More

I have been prescribed Baclofen 10mg OD & Gabapentin 300mg OD for 14 days. Can I stop it at once or should i need to taper & then stop?

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You should follow up with your treating Dr. ...  Read More

My orthopedist advised Defcort 6mg, Gabapentin 300mg, Baclofen 10mg and Folic acid 5mg for increased RA factor(138 U/ml) and by seeing clinical symptoms. Last night, I took Defcort 6mg at 9pm and Gabapentin at 11:30pm. But, around 4 o'clock at morning, both palm became little numb and I was sweating a little. Is this side effect or something else?

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The symptoms you experienced - numbness in both palms and sweating - could be side effects of the medications you are taking, particularly the Gabapentin. Gabapentin is known to cause drowsiness, dizz ...  Read More

My mother in law is suffering from back pain and tumour in back it can be treated or not...plz suggest the right doctor...

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She need a physical examination. Second if she have back pain do not give her to eat:-rice ,maize roti and curd and besan. Do massage of back with maha narayan oil.and give her training of exercise w ...  Read More

Is gabapentin and nortriptyline safe in ckd stage 4 I am currently on medicine soi henze,dapagliflozin,ecosprin,human mixtard,telmikind 40

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I have been taking Gabapentin 300 mg since 9 months for anxiety and insomnia issues. Now down to 100mg and planning to stop it completely in a month? As I am on Gabapentin for 10 months, would it cause any kindey related issues or would it have caused any kidney related issues?. I read that being on Gabapentin for long term will cause kindey proble

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Sir Please be under guidance for treatment from psychiatrist and do investigations as directed by him. ...  Read More

I have been taking Gabapentin 300 mg at night since 9 months and down to 150 mg now. I have sleep disturbances so on Melatonin 5 mg as well since 15 days. A week ago I got body aches and weakness all over my body. It took 3 days to resolve. Now after a week again I am having body pain. Is there any drug interaction between Gabapentin and Melatonin

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Sir, I don't know for what melatonin was given to you, as it's for a specific type of insomnias So please consult the doctor who gave you the medication to help you out with your issues. ...  Read More

I have been taking Nexito 5mg/day since 7 months and Gabapentin 300mg/day since 5 months. I read that taking Gabapentin for long term causes renal dysfunction. Is it so? I am literally worried if I can continue Gabapentin untill I taper Nexito 5 or should I immediately start tapering Gabapentin as it is already past 5 months? Please advise

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Sir, I'm assuming u are taking Gabapentin and Nexito on advise of a doctor who knows ur symptoms and condition well.. So it would be ideal to discuss about the medicines with them.. If ur doctor is of ...  Read More

I have back pain not able to sit I have right upper side back pain what to do not able to move my hand.

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Since when are you having this pain. Not able to move hand due to weakness or pain. Any previous treatment taken? Do you have work profile demanding long hours of sitting? Have you checked your mattre ...  Read More

A doctor prescribed me gabapentin 100mg for my sleepless and anxiety issue it makes me sleep but but during day time I feel tremor abnormal pulse al over the body and heart' rhythm changing also pressure on head(lightheadness) what to do

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Gabapentin is not a primary drug for insomnia and anxiety. Sedation and dizziness can occur as a side effect. You can stop taking this medication. ...  Read More

Which variant of Gabapentin (NT or AT) is good for Diabetic Neuropathy for long term usage of 1 year, without much side effects? Different doctors suggested me different variant of this medicine. My diabetologist suggested me Gabapentin NT, whereas my Neurologist asked me to move to Gabapentin AT. I suffer from pin pricking, itchy skin, sleep distu

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Pregabalin is better than gabapebtin . Gabapentin NT/ AT both have similar effects. Pregabalin is better than gabapentin for neuropathy ...  Read More

Hi, my neurologist suggested me to switch from Gabapentin NT to Gabapentin AT variant for my Diabetic Neuropathy issues. I forgot to ask the question if there should be any break of 1-2 days from previous Gabapentin NT before I start new medicine Gabapentin AT. Can i switch straight from NT to AT variant the very next day i stop the NT variant?

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U can switch ...  Read More

I'm currently using minoxidil 5 with multivitamins. Results were good. But for the past one month facing hair loss(still using minoxidil) and I also started to take pregabalin,gabapentin,etoshine Mr for my leg pain for the past one month. Do these medicines contribute hair loss?

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No....you need hormone therapy...You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medic ...  Read More

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