Gabapentin Questions (Page 28)

Does gabapentin cause phantom pain in the area it is being taken for, while reducing or stopping...

... the taking of this medication? Or am I still feeling pain because I am not better? I was injured with c2 and c7 pinched nerves 6months ago. Started with 300mg 3x a day. I reduced down to 1 300mg 1x a day. And now transitioning to 100mg 3x a day to further reduce in the next month. I'm not... read more

My period hasn’t come for a while, can it be related to my medication?

I haven’t had my cycle for several months now. I take gabapentin (300), duloxetine (30 2x daily), Xanax (as needed), tizanidine (as needed), and lamotrogen (25 2x daily). I just want to make sure this isn’t a more serious issue.

Is gabapentin a narcotic?

Can gabapentin cause mouth ulcers?

What is it with gabapentin and all of its side effects?

I’ve been on gabapentin 300mg 3 times a day since January and I’ve gained about 25lbs, and even though it’s helped my pain, all of these terrible side effects are just so terrible. My asthma has gotten worse, I look 8 months pregnant, I get terrible stomach pains and I have to... read more

Doctor weaned me off gabapentin onto pregabalin. Having awful symptoms?

I was on 3600mg per day gabapentin. Still had some nerve pain in shoulder. Doctor weaned me off this onto pregabalin. Having some awful symptoms now, even though I'm on 250mg x2 per day and told to increase by 50mg every 2 weeks upto max of 300 x2 per day. She says if pregabalin doesn't... read more

Does any of my medicines have a negative affect on kidneys or arthritis?

Does amlodipine, chlorthalidone, carvedilol, losartan, or gabapentin have a negative impact on kidneys or osteoarthritis?

How long does Lexapro work for?

I've been on 20 mg Lexapro for about 16 years now. I have bad anxiety that started 16 years ago. I also take Buspar, gabapentin, and Klonopin. I still have anxiety sometimes. Sometimes I wonder if Lexapro is doing anything. I've thought about slowly stopping it but not sure. My... read more

How to stop buprenorphine/naloxone and start Percocet?

My pain management doctor prescribed buprenorphine/naloxone sublingual film 8. 2 and gabapentin 900 mg a day in January 2023 for chronic back pain. I was taking tramadol prior to that. Since April I have been experiencing anxiety attacks. He has lowered the gabapentin to 300mg a day. He suggested... read more

How much lorazepam can I safely take with 3600mg of gabapentin?

I'm on gabapentin for severe Restless Legs Syndrome and lorazepam for anxiety.

Why is gabapentin considered a controlled substance?

What is gabapentin for

Is gabapentin an anti-inflamatory drug?

Should gabapentin be taken with blood thinner?

Can duloxetine replace gabapentin?

After a bad ATV accident and many months of hospitalization, I have been diagnosed with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). I have been taking gabapentin-some month up to 1800 mgs/day. Will duloxetine work as a better medication for peripheral neuropathy (nerve pain) than gabapentin?

Cabergoline - Painful pins and needles in my feet.

I just had a nerve conduction study showing normal nerve conduction in my feet. Has anyone had this problem using Cabergoline? My doctor prescribed gabapentin. Trying to understand if surgery to remove prolactinoma may be better option

Can I safety stop gabapentin?

I have been on gabapentin 300-500 mg daily for about a week and a half. I am not liking the side effects and want to stop. Can i safely quit cold turkey? I am worried about discontinuation symptoms. Do I need to taper or can I just stop?