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Suggest Treatment For Sleeplessness While On Gabapentin
ihave just started taking gabapentin and i have gotten very hyper and quick tempered i am having trouble going to sleep after taking my evening dose and i am feeling slight sharp pains in my chest i am only taking it 2 times a day and just started it 4 days ago
Everyone reacts differently to medication. Gabapentin normally causes drowsiness as one of its possible side effects but as stated, this may not occur with everyone.
If you are having problems with it then you may need to consider speaking to your doctor. Another medication can be prescribed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Sleeplessness While On Gabapentin
Hi, Everyone reacts differently to medication. Gabapentin normally causes drowsiness as one of its possible side effects but as stated, this may not occur with everyone. If you are having problems with it then you may need to consider speaking to your doctor. Another medication can be prescribed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician