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What Are The Side Effects Of Gabapentin?
I just started taking gabapentin for bursitis and continual hip and shoulder pain. I didn t see anywhere in WebMD comments that this drug is used for these symptoms. I m worried that this is not the drug for me, and also worried about the side effects. I am a 67 year old woman and have had these pains for a few years.
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
Hello,
For bursitis, you can use steroidal or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Gabapentin may useful in neuropathic pain. Common side effects are:
Dizziness, tiredness or drowsiness, loss of coordination, fever, jerky movements, nausea and vomiting, trouble speaking, double vision, unusual eye movements, tremor, swelling of legs and feet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
For bursitis, you can use steroidal or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Gabapentin may useful in neuropathic pain. Common side effects are:
Dizziness, tiredness or drowsiness, loss of coordination, fever, jerky movements, nausea and vomiting, trouble speaking, double vision, unusual eye movements, tremor, swelling of legs and feet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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