Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Can Gabapentin Cause Memory Loss?
Thank you dr. My question is I hav fibermiagle( not spelled correct) and I take 1 - 300mg in the am of gabapentin then in the evening I take another 900 mg but for the last month my memory has gone crazy. I can t remember anything what day, people s name etc could that be my gabapentin? Ms Freda Turner I don t have a email address but my neighbor said I could use hers.
Fri, 24 Nov 2017
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Memory loss is a common side effect of gabapentin. In clinical studies, amnesia and memory loss occurred in 1% to 7% of people using the drug.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mersila Qahajaj
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Memory loss is a common side effect of gabapentin. In clinical studies, amnesia and memory loss occurred in 1% to 7% of people using the drug.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mersila Qahajaj
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....