Gabapentin - Side effects
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Common side effectsDrowsyNystagmusDizzinessFatigueAtaxiaSedationPeripheral edemaMood changesDepressionHostilityHyperkinesisDiplopiaBlurred visionXerostomiaBack painMemory impairmentAltered mental statusGeneral weaknessMalaiseTremor Drowsy Nystagmus Dizziness Fatigue Ataxia Sedation Peripheral edema Mood changes Depression Hostility Hyperkinesis Diplopia Blurred vision Xerostomia Back pain Memory impairment Altered mental status General weakness Malaise Tremor Drowsiness Loss of coordination Dizziness Swelling of the hands/ankles/feet Slow/shallow breathing Fever Swollen lymph nodes Rash Itching/swelling Severe dizziness Trouble breathing A small number of people who take anticonvulsants for any condition may experience depression, suicidal thoughts/attempts, or other mental/mood problems. Tell your doctor right away if you or your family/caregiver notice any unusual/sudden changes in your mood, thoughts, or behavior including signs of depression, suicidal thoughts/attempts, thoughts about harming yourself. Before use, important to read the Medication Guide Avoid aluminum/magnesium antacids within 2 hours. May make you drowsy or dizzy. Drive with caution Avoid alcohol/other drugs that make you sleepy Immediately report to MD any thoughts of suicide. For capsule products : Take at the same time every day. Call Dr before increasing dose or frequency. Stopping abruptly may increase seizure risk. For solution, oral products : Measure dose using a dosing spoon/cup/syringe. Keep in refrigerator. For tablet, extended release 24 hr products : Swallow whole tablet. Do not break, chew or crush. Take with food. MD may need to reduce the dose before you stop it. May cause drowsiness. Alcohol and marijuana may intensify this effect. Use care when operating a vehicle, vessel (e.g., boat), or machinery. May cause dizziness Call your doctor immediately if you have mental/mood changes like confusion, new/worsening feelings of sadness/fear, thoughts of suicide, or unusual behavior. Do not take aluminum or magnesium antacids within 2 hours of taking this medication. For capsule products : May cause blurred vision. It is very important that you take or use this exactly as directed. Do not skip doses or discontinue unless directed by your doctor. For solution, oral products : Keep in refrigerator. Do not freeze. Do not take antacids within 2 hours of taking this medication. For tablet, extended release 24 hr products : Swallow whole. Do not chew or crush. Take this medication with a meal. Read label carefully for how many times to take each day. Take in the evening as directed.
Drowsy
Nystagmus
Dizziness
Fatigue
Ataxia
Sedation
Peripheral edema
Mood changes
Depression
Hostility
Hyperkinesis
Diplopia
Blurred vision
Xerostomia
Back pain
Memory impairment
Altered mental status
General weakness
Malaise
Tremor
Drowsiness
Loss of coordination
Swelling of the hands/ankles/feet
Slow/shallow breathing
Fever
Swollen lymph nodes
Rash
Itching/swelling
Severe dizziness
Trouble breathing
A small number of people who take anticonvulsants for any condition may experience depression, suicidal thoughts/attempts, or other mental/mood problems. Tell your doctor right away if you or your family/caregiver notice any unusual/sudden changes in your mood, thoughts, or behavior including signs of depression, suicidal thoughts/attempts, thoughts about harming yourself.
Before use, important to read the Medication Guide
Avoid aluminum/magnesium antacids within 2 hours.
May make you drowsy or dizzy. Drive with caution
Avoid alcohol/other drugs that make you sleepy
Immediately report to MD any thoughts of suicide.
For capsule products : Take at the same time every day. Call Dr before increasing dose or frequency. Stopping abruptly may increase seizure risk.
For solution, oral products : Measure dose using a dosing spoon/cup/syringe. Keep in refrigerator.
For tablet, extended release 24 hr products : Swallow whole tablet. Do not break, chew or crush. Take with food. MD may need to reduce the dose before you stop it.
May cause drowsiness. Alcohol and marijuana may intensify this effect. Use care when operating a vehicle, vessel (e.g., boat), or machinery.
May cause dizziness
Call your doctor immediately if you have mental/mood changes like confusion, new/worsening feelings of sadness/fear, thoughts of suicide, or unusual behavior.
Do not take aluminum or magnesium antacids within 2 hours of taking this medication.
For capsule products : May cause blurred vision. It is very important that you take or use this exactly as directed. Do not skip doses or discontinue unless directed by your doctor.
For solution, oral products : Keep in refrigerator. Do not freeze. Do not take antacids within 2 hours of taking this medication.
For tablet, extended release 24 hr products : Swallow whole. Do not chew or crush. Take this medication with a meal. Read label carefully for how many times to take each day. Take in the evening as directed.
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