Guest guest Posted January 12, 2000 Report Share Posted January 12, 2000 << I would like to know what the side affects are before I discuss this med with my Dr. >> What side effects may I notice from taking gabapentin? Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: Rare or uncommon: odifficulty breathing or tightening of the throat oswelling of lips or tongue orash Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): constipation difficulty walking or controlling muscle movements dizziness, drowsiness dry mouth back pain, joint aches and pains indigestion, gas or heartburn loss of appetite pain, burning or tingling in the hands or feet restlessness sexual difficulty (impotence) skin itching slurred speech sore gums tremor weight gain What do I need to watch for while I take gabapentin? Visit your prescriber or health care professional for a regular check on your progress. You may want to keep a personal record at home of how you feel your condition is responding to gabapentin treatment. You may want to share this information with your prescriber or health care professional at each visit. Wear a Medic Alert bracelet or necklace if you are taking gabapentin for seizures. Carry an identification card with information about your condition, medications, and prescriber or health care professional. You should contact your prescriber or health care professional if your seizures get worse or if you have any new types of seizures. Do not stop taking gabapentin or any of your seizure medicines unless instructed by your prescriber or health care professional. Stopping your medicine suddenly can increase your seizures or their severity. You may get drowsy, dizzy, or have blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how gabapentin affects you. To reduce dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol can increase drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid alcoholic drinks. If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking gabapentin. http://www.rxlist.com/scripts/patient/piumore.pl?mononum=721&order=0&type=&ite m= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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