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Is Gabapentin Safe For Patients With MG?

I have myasthenia gravis as well as Lupus and Sjogrens I was just diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia Iwas placed on gabapentin Is this a safe drug to be MG I am due for my IVIG and just feel awful and just wanted your thoughts Thanks so much Tricia Sorry to bother you My Neurologist is out of town
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
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Dear Ma'am, Hi & Welcome.
I can understand your concern.
Gabapentin should be used with some caution in patients with Myasthenia gravis. Since Gabapentin can cause muscle weakness or tiredness as its one of the common side effects hence it should be used with caution or better to be avoided for the treatment of Trigeminal neuralgia. Other alternate drugs like Carbamazepine or Antidepressants like Amitryptiline do not cause muscle weakness hence can be used in the treatment of Trigeminal neuralgia.
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Is Gabapentin Safe For Patients With MG?

Dear Ma am, Hi & Welcome. I can understand your concern. Gabapentin should be used with some caution in patients with Myasthenia gravis. Since Gabapentin can cause muscle weakness or tiredness as its one of the common side effects hence it should be used with caution or better to be avoided for the treatment of Trigeminal neuralgia. Other alternate drugs like Carbamazepine or Antidepressants like Amitryptiline do not cause muscle weakness hence can be used in the treatment of Trigeminal neuralgia. Hope this answers your query. A feedback is appreciated.