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What Causes Weight Gain After Taking Gabapentin?

Hi, I take gabapentin 5 times a day due to neuropathy in feet :( it is not only making me gain weight I also now have a vaginial discharge, looks and feels like wet Kleenex! Is this a common side effect? What else can I ask my Dr about as far as another RX! I also take tramadol 4x daily :( I would much rather take that then the gabapentin. Thank you
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
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Hi,

Gabapentin is an anti-convulsant prescribed for individuals seizures. It is used in neuralgia that is pain in the nerves. Common side effects of the drug are dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, etc. Weight gain is very side effect seen in individuals on Gabapentin. The reason for weight gain is not known. There is no proven theory for vaginal discharge as side effect for Gabapentin. Maximum dosage is 1800mg per day. Discuss with your doctor for appropriate dosage and other analgesics. Tramadol is an opioid used for relief of pain. Nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, etc are the side effects with Tramadol.

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Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Weight Gain After Taking Gabapentin?

Hi, Gabapentin is an anti-convulsant prescribed for individuals seizures. It is used in neuralgia that is pain in the nerves. Common side effects of the drug are dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, etc. Weight gain is very side effect seen in individuals on Gabapentin. The reason for weight gain is not known. There is no proven theory for vaginal discharge as side effect for Gabapentin. Maximum dosage is 1800mg per day. Discuss with your doctor for appropriate dosage and other analgesics. Tramadol is an opioid used for relief of pain. Nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, etc are the side effects with Tramadol. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician