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What Are The Side Effects Of Gabapentin Medicine?
I was prescribed Lyrica for both seizures and peripheral neuropathy. My insurance won t cover Lyrica so they prescribed Gabapentin. I am very sensitive to medications and I am extremely leery of this medication and it s side effects. This was prescribed by a neurologist. I am also on 20mg of oxycodone a day. I do not want to become addicted to another medication. I have had little time to research the med and I have an appointment with my GP today.
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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1. Since with desired effect a drug may cause few unwanted side effects and so is the case with gabapentin, which are:
. dizziness, drowsiness, unsteadiness, memory loss, lack of coordination, difficulty speaking, viral infections, tremors, double vision, fever, unusual eye & jerky movements.
2. Ask with your doctor regarding other options or any substitute of the same
1. Since with desired effect a drug may cause few unwanted side effects and so is the case with gabapentin, which are:
. dizziness, drowsiness, unsteadiness, memory loss, lack of coordination, difficulty speaking, viral infections, tremors, double vision, fever, unusual eye & jerky movements.
2. Ask with your doctor regarding other options or any substitute of the same
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