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What Are Side Effects Of Using Gabapentin?
Question: what are sexual side effects of using gabapentin? can gabapentin contribute to erectile problems?
Brief Answer:
Decrease in sexual desire or ability!
Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this concern related to gabapentin. Gabapentin is known to cause decreased sexual desire or ability. If you ahem difficulties with the level of sexual desire/ability after starting this treatment, please talk to your doctor for review. Though a recognized side effect, it is not very common and other causes should be investigated and ruled out before concluding on gabapentin as the most likely explanation of this.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services. I wish you happy and prosperous 2016!
Decrease in sexual desire or ability!
Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this concern related to gabapentin. Gabapentin is known to cause decreased sexual desire or ability. If you ahem difficulties with the level of sexual desire/ability after starting this treatment, please talk to your doctor for review. Though a recognized side effect, it is not very common and other causes should be investigated and ruled out before concluding on gabapentin as the most likely explanation of this.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services. I wish you happy and prosperous 2016!
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