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Are Dizziness And Vision Problems, Post Intake Of Gabapentin, Causes For Concern?
My husband is taking gabapantin for nerve pain. He has been dizzy and had some vision problems. Started about 5 weeks after in started taking it.. should he be concerned? It has made such a difference in his nerve pain. Hate to have him not take it..
Thu, 20 Apr 2017
Anonymous's Response
Anonymous's
Response
Gabapentin causes these symptoms in Some people . The side effects are individualised.
Some alternatives include Pregabalin ,
Pregabalin & Methyl cobalamine combination
Duloxetine , Venlafaxine .
Alternative treatments for Nerve pain
Warm compresses
Massage
Dietary changes ..Eliminating Corn , Dairy , Gluten, Soy and sugar helps
Nutritional Supplements like Vit B12 B1
B6 , Vit D , E or Zinc
Some alternatives include Pregabalin ,
Pregabalin & Methyl cobalamine combination
Duloxetine , Venlafaxine .
Alternative treatments for Nerve pain
Warm compresses
Massage
Dietary changes ..Eliminating Corn , Dairy , Gluten, Soy and sugar helps
Nutritional Supplements like Vit B12 B1
B6 , Vit D , E or Zinc
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