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What Are The Side Effects Of Gabapentin And Lamotrigine?
I have diabetic neuropathy and I have received a recommendation that I use medical marijuana for the pain. Currently, I am taking Gabapentin (600 mg 4xdaily) Lamotrigine (50 mg in the am, and 100 mg in the eve.) and Duloxetine (60 mg daily. I need to know if this might be a good thing and what the side effects and pros and cons are.
Wed, 24 Oct 2018
Hello,
Side effects of Gabapentin are as follows:
dizziness, drowsiness, unsteadiness, memory loss, lack of coordination, difficulty speaking, viral infections, tremors, double vision, fever, unusual eye movements, and jerky movements.
Side effects of Lamotrigine are Nausea, Dizziness, Drowsiness. A headache. Changes in menstrual periods, Back pain, Insomnia, Blurred or double vision.
As you are also taking Duloxetine, I would like to tell you that using Gabapentin and Lamotrigine together with Duloxetine may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.
So I will suggest for spacing of these drugs or do not take these drugs at one time. You can also consult your doctor for spacing of the drugs.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
Side effects of Gabapentin are as follows:
dizziness, drowsiness, unsteadiness, memory loss, lack of coordination, difficulty speaking, viral infections, tremors, double vision, fever, unusual eye movements, and jerky movements.
Side effects of Lamotrigine are Nausea, Dizziness, Drowsiness. A headache. Changes in menstrual periods, Back pain, Insomnia, Blurred or double vision.
As you are also taking Duloxetine, I would like to tell you that using Gabapentin and Lamotrigine together with Duloxetine may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.
So I will suggest for spacing of these drugs or do not take these drugs at one time. You can also consult your doctor for spacing of the drugs.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
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