I have chronic pancreatitis and have been using this since December 2012 for pain relief with no side effects from this medication. I have received my refill on 4/16 and have been nauseous to the point of running to the bathroom waiting to vomit. I don't know if I should call the pharamacy in case of a bad batch or my doctor. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Is it normal to be extremely nauseous from gabapentin?
Question posted by Unknown30 on 18 April 2013
Last updated on 28 May 2013
Answers
pickles503
20 April 2013
Hey unknown.
This is what dc says about it:
These are serious side affects from Gabapentin to call our doc that apply to your question.
confusion, nausea and vomiting, swelling, rapid weight gain, urinating less than usual or not at all;
There are a lot of side affects I didn't mention, also. I take Gab with no problem. It's a great med for pain.
I have a similar problem with Lamictal. I discovered that if I eat something solid-not liquid I don't have nausea. Saltine crackers help,too, for nausea
Most importantly, call your doc. Now. You may feel like I'm being abrupt, but sometimes big sisters need to be.
A bushel of apples,
Anna
MacIntosh12
21 April 2013
Pickles, you are just so sweet! Here is proof for the questioner, in black and white, about gabapentin.
(I do hope she reads this, Anna! You've provided some hard cold facts and that's a good thing, big sister! )
Have a great Sunday, my friend!
Lara
Unknown30
26 April 2013
Thanks, I will be making an appointment next week since my doctor has been booked since coming back from maternatity leave. I have spoken to my pharmacist and she told me the same. I have found a few things that calm it down a bit and it's to keep eating small meals even if i'm not hungry other wise it starts up again. Thank you again for info and Iwill be getting this taken care of asap.
Unknown30
28 May 2013
Sorry this is so late. I went to see my PCP and she changed the medication to Nortriptyline since it's safer side effect-wise than gabapentin. I have been taking it since the beginning of the month at night only and has been working. Now I only have my usual nausea and my headaches have stopped completely and haven't had horrible pain for 3 weeks. The only side effects I have had is sleepiness and feeling woozy if I fight the tiredness.
MacIntosh12
18 April 2013
Hi Unknown30,
I think you need to call the pharmacist first, just to ask if he/she has heard of this new and horrible side effect and then call your doc! Your pancreatitis is probably acting up and you need to see your doc, and soon. I really feel for you! While you are at the doc's ask for some Zofran IF you can take it with pancreatitis.
Best wishes,
Lara
Unknown30
18 April 2013
Thanks, I do take zofran and trimethobenzamide for the nausea when it gets bad. I will be making a visit to the pharmasist today and doctors most likely tomorrow. I'm afraid they will say I can't take this med anymore then it will be more difficult to treat it.
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- Gabapentin uses and safety info
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