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What Causes Hot Flashes, Diarrhea And Anxiety While On Gabapentin?
Question: Hi been on 200mg of gabipentine for hot flushes and anxiouty. for the last week ive had bad diareah. indergestione and terrible pains and gas in my stomach up all night. Do these side effects ease or should I go to 100mg or just stop taking the gabipentine. tried alsorts to relief syptons nothing seems to help
Brief Answer:
Gastrointestinal infection to manage as following
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concern.
Your recent symptoms of:
- diarrhea
- indigestion
- terrible stomach pain and gas
are not related to gabapentin use.
They are indicating GI tract infection, most probably viral or Candida overgrowth.
As this has been going on for 1 week now, it's time to get your stool tested through:
- stool analysis
- examination of feces for ova/parasites
- culture of stool for pathological bacteria or Candida overgrowth
Until you see your doctor and get the tests done, I advise to:
- keep well hydrated
- drink plenty of plain water and ORS
- take tasectan or pepto bismol for diarrhea
- take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora
Once you will have the tests reports, specific treatment will be prescribed.
Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana
Gastrointestinal infection to manage as following
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concern.
Your recent symptoms of:
- diarrhea
- indigestion
- terrible stomach pain and gas
are not related to gabapentin use.
They are indicating GI tract infection, most probably viral or Candida overgrowth.
As this has been going on for 1 week now, it's time to get your stool tested through:
- stool analysis
- examination of feces for ova/parasites
- culture of stool for pathological bacteria or Candida overgrowth
Until you see your doctor and get the tests done, I advise to:
- keep well hydrated
- drink plenty of plain water and ORS
- take tasectan or pepto bismol for diarrhea
- take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora
Once you will have the tests reports, specific treatment will be prescribed.
Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana
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