I have been on Gabapentin 400mg caop 3x a day for peripheral neuropathy of my legs. I have been on this medication for years. I am happy with this med with minimal side effects.
I also take Rosuvastatin CA 20mg 1/2 tab at bedtime but I continually have arm and legs cramps mostly at night. Every time I have these problems, my doctor tells me to stop the Rosuvastatin until the cramps subside.
My question is: Is there a problem with mixing these medications. I continually get the leg and arm cramps and even take a muscle relaxer at night but my labs do not show any problems with the Crestor, so could one other medication be causing these problems or is it just the Crestor?
Rosuvastatin and Gabapentin side effects?
Question posted by The Mad Man on 15 July 2011
Last updated on 30 March 2013
4 Answers
gerritwer
30 March 2013
Morning everybody!(From SA)I had that problem!your Colestrol med aggrevate neurophathy!my colestrol were nomal levels!all of the best,
Gerritwer
Inactive
16 July 2011
Hi TMM,
Gabapentin actually GAVE me muscle cramps. Have you been on both meds for the same amount of time or was the Gabapentin first?
Mary brings up an interesting point, I take a women's supplement with iron and Magnesium in it, and believe it helps to a small extent. Magnesium can be great for cramping muscles, however, if one takes too much, stomach upset can occur (ummm, frequent and unpleasant trips to the loo)!!
Best wishes to you,
The Mad Man
16 July 2011
I have been on Gabapentin for years and it helped my neuropathy. I am on a very high dose but all my doctors know that. My labs are good. The Crestor I have been on for about 1 year or so. Still my labs come back OK. They check them each time I complain about the cramps. I will be scheduled for a nerve conduction study and another radio frequency procedure which helped me last time. Seems the nerve may have grown back.
Thanks for the helpful info as always. My doctors are sometimes dumbfounded by my pain but at least they are working on it. P.S. I don't think I could take any more pills, I am just barely keeping up with the ones I have now.
Once again, THANKS WITH LOTS OF SMILES FOR THE HELP!
Inactive
16 July 2011
Hi again TMM,
Have you ever had a nerve conduction test before? If not, call your doc's office and ask if you can take Ibuprofen before the test. The doc may not want you to take anything (like a otc pain med) before the test, but if your doc will allow it, you may be happy you took some Ibu or Tylenol.
Let us know how the test goes?
Your friend,
The Mad Man
16 July 2011
Sweetlemon, I have had the nerve conduction study done before on my legs and the shocks didn't bother me. I am used to all sorts of pain. What does the Tylenol do? I take Norco 10/325mg daily. Would that make a difference? I haven't heard from the nerve study people yet, I will call them on Monday.Thanks...
Inactive
16 July 2011
Actually Tylenol does nothing for that test, is it an EMG? I found it terribly painful with fibromyalgia, they did it up my entire spine, arms and neck, and it really ramped up the pain for about a week afterward for me!!! You are a tough guy if that test doesn't bother you at all !!! I found it draconian and an antiquated way of finding out if there is nerve damage. There must be another test to determine that.
Electricity and needles, right? I believe they no longer do that test for fibro patients at U of Michigan Hospital.
Good luck to you, hope it is a piece of cake for you again!!!
gerritwer
30 March 2013
Hi!I agree!I'm going for the same condution and was encourage by my neurologist t take pain med befor procedure!
Inactive
15 July 2011
I have chrontic pain, & take different meds than you, but I get muscle cramps during the night too in my legs & feet. I have found that by taking a supplement of Vit. C of 1,000 mg, really stops me from having the muscle spasms. I take other vitamins too, & magnesium would probably help with this problem. Good luck to you, hope this helps...
Inactive
15 July 2011
Hi Mary... hope you are well.
Have a great weekend,
Inactive
15 July 2011
Hi Maso, am getting better with my hand thank you. You have a great weekend too... Mary
Inactive
15 July 2011
Please click on the links to read about side effects:
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/rosuvastatin-side-effects.html
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/gabapentin-side-effects.html
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Interactions between your selected drugs
No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. ALWAYS consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
Other drugs that your selected drugs interact with
gabapentin interacts with more than 100 other drugs.
Crestor (rosuvastatin) interacts with more than 100 other drugs.
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. ALWAYS consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
The Mad Man
16 July 2011
Thanks, checked out the site and I don't fit any of those categories and my labs always seem to come back OK. Scheduled for a nerve conduction study so we will see what this brings up.
What a great info site and support group you people are.
Inactive
16 July 2011
I hope you find the reason for what you are experiencing ... thanx and have a great weekwend,
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