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What Are The Side Effect Of Gabapentin?

What side affects should I expect taking Gabapentin 100 mg for nerve damage due to shingles since March 2, 2017. Taking one tablet at night for 1 week then add a morning pills the next week. I feel very low energy. Thank you, Myrtle Ann Collins YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 29 Jun 2017
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Hello welcome to the health care magic

Gabapentin can have following side effects...
_headache,
_drowsiness
_fatigue
_gi disturbance etc..

Your fatigue can be from gabapentin side effects

If weakness more than you can Consult your doctor for changing drug or dose adjustment

Check your CBC to rule out anemia as well

Take care

Consult physician for examination and discuss your case

Hope this will help you
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What Are The Side Effect Of Gabapentin?

Hello welcome to the health care magic Gabapentin can have following side effects... _headache, _drowsiness _fatigue _gi disturbance etc.. Your fatigue can be from gabapentin side effects If weakness more than you can Consult your doctor for changing drug or dose adjustment Check your CBC to rule out anemia as well Take care Consult physician for examination and discuss your case Hope this will help you