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Memory Loss. Taking Gabapentin. Side Effects Of Medicine?

I am 81 yrs and have been taking Gabapentin 100mg in the am and 300mg in the pm for 8 months. I am experiencing memory loss and at times forget what I am saying, or what I was going to say...people's names etc. Is this because of the drug? Is this presigns of dementia...I am worried and wonder if I should back off the dose or just quit taking it without adverse affects? Can someone please help me to understand...Thank you so much! Joyce
Wed, 13 Nov 2013
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Memory problems with Gabapentin have been reported in some patients but mostly in children. This too is not very common.

However, keeping your age in mind I think there are certain other things like Alzheimer's, dementia due to old age etc which needs to be ruled out.

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Memory Loss. Taking Gabapentin. Side Effects Of Medicine?

Hi, Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic! Memory problems with Gabapentin have been reported in some patients but mostly in children. This too is not very common. However, keeping your age in mind I think there are certain other things like Alzheimer s, dementia due to old age etc which needs to be ruled out. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have have any clarifications. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention: Dr Vasanth. Url link is as follows: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vasanth/66057 Wish you good health!