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
Does Gabapentin Cause Delusion?
my husband has been taking gabapentin 200 mg. for severe back pain....the dosage was raised to 300 mg. two weeks ago and the past two to three days he has become delusinal, talking in his sleep all night etc. could this be a side effect of the gabapentin? he is receiving a back injection Tuesday,
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
Hi and Welcome to 'Ask a Doctor Service'. I have viewed your question and here is my advice.
Yes gabapentin can have many central nervous system effects including nervousness , tremors , confusion and abnormal sleep .However this should only be attributed to the drug if other causes of delirium are ruled out. If he has fever, headache , vomiting he must then consult the doctor.
Hopes this help you understand your problem, please feel free to ask anything else about it.
Kind Regards
Dr Rahman
Yes gabapentin can have many central nervous system effects including nervousness , tremors , confusion and abnormal sleep .However this should only be attributed to the drug if other causes of delirium are ruled out. If he has fever, headache , vomiting he must then consult the doctor.
Hopes this help you understand your problem, please feel free to ask anything else about it.
Kind Regards
Dr Rahman
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
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....