Question About Gabapentin

[Guest Vietnam Tanker]

My PCD recently prescribed this med to me for the neuropathy in my arms and legs. It seems that since I am taking the med I always feel that I am having an out of body experience and am constantly dizzy and falling down. I don't know if it is the med or if it is part of the TBI I suffered in Nam. I will have an appointment this thursday with my primary care. I think I may get some answers then, but until then any advice would be greatly appreciated and needed. Thanks.

John V

Vietnam Tanker B)

Edited January 31, 2009 by Vietnam Tanker

[Testvet]

they took me off gabapentin years ago I didn't deal well with it either now I am on klonopin

http://www.rxlist.com/neurontin-drug.htm

Edited January 27, 2009 by Testvet

[simple fly]

i take it twice a day for neuropathy,it makes me feel like my feet are stuck to the floor.and it puts on the pounds.i don't think i would like to do without it though.the pain would be too much.

Edited January 27, 2009 by simple fly

[sharon]

SIDE EFFECTS: Drowsiness, dizziness, unsteadiness, fatigue, vision changes, weight gain, nausea, dry mouth, or constipation may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: tremor or shaking, swollen arms/legs. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: loss of coordination, mental/mood changes. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: persistent sore throat/fever/cough, unusual bleeding/bruising, pain/redness of arms or legs, chest pain, trouble breathing, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, hearing loss, stomach/abdominal pain. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

You need to talk to your doctor about the side effects you are having. Also let him know if you are taking vitamins. They some times change the effects of prescription drugs.

[JON]

I've been on 2700 mg a day for over a year now. It occassionally makes me sleepy, some balance problems, but not enough to stop. It has helped my pain. Lots of WEIGHT GAIN!.

[Pete53]

Many meds have side affects that taper off as you get used to it. For me it is the only med that I have taken that keeps my feet from killing me

[Ricky]

I take 4000 mg per day. makes me out of body, unsteady, shakes, and sometime just plum stupid (drunk type behavior). Doc says keep on trucking.