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What Are The Side Effects Of Gabapentin?

Hi, thank you...I was just researching the possible side effects of too much Gabapentin. My PCP increased my dose from 300 mg to 600 about two months ago. I didn t have any ill effects from that. Then, I left for a month and a temporary doctor (mine went on vacation), upped it to 300 3/day. Can a side effect of that be VERY stiff joints and nighttime cold sweats?
Mon, 2 Jan 2017
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The information you have given is incomplete like the age, gender, and purpose of taking Gabapentin. Common side effects of gabapentin include sleepiness, dizziness, fatigue, clumsiness while walking, visual changes, including double vision, tremor, running nose, weight gain, and indigestion. Stiff joints and night time cold sweats could be due to inflammation of the joints. You need to consult your treating doctor for further evaluation to rule out rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory joint conditions.

Hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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What Are The Side Effects Of Gabapentin?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The information you have given is incomplete like the age, gender, and purpose of taking Gabapentin. Common side effects of gabapentin include sleepiness, dizziness, fatigue, clumsiness while walking, visual changes, including double vision, tremor, running nose, weight gain, and indigestion. Stiff joints and night time cold sweats could be due to inflammation of the joints. You need to consult your treating doctor for further evaluation to rule out rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory joint conditions. Hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali