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 take Zofran for nausea every single day. I’m so bloated and swollen that nothing fits anymore. When I wake up in the morning, I’m starving, and then late at night, I get super hungry. I wasn’t this heavy with both of my pregnancies!! I’ve been on high dosages of prednisone in the past and I NEVER looked like this!! I’m always so depressed and down, hating life…. period…. I have to stop this drug, I’m calling my doctor in the morning, that’s it, I can’t physically, mentally, emotionally and medically do this anymore. Also, the brain fog sucks. I’m just not happy anymore. Endless hopes and prayers to anyone going through this as well. The other major thing that concerns me is that I’m reading that people have terrible withdrawals coming off of this drug. However, all of my research and everything I’ve read so far has made me 110% OK with not taking it anymore!! RIH - Rest in Hell gabapentin!!
What is it with gabapentin and all of its side effects?
Question posted by KatyGalla on 19 May 2023
Last updated on 19 May 2023 by WildcatVet
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Hi, Katy!
I'm sorry you've had a bad experience! ALL medications will cause side effects in a small percentage of users... those who are particularly sensitive to the drug. Everybody responds differently and this is impossible to predict.
If one medication is giving you problems the only thing you can do is consult with your doctor ASAP to discuss different options.
Best regards and I hope you're feeling better soon.
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