Gabapentin - has anyone else had tooth decay problems from this medication?

Yes Gabapentin causes tooth decay. I started using this drug about 15yts ago probably about 6months after I started having my teeth break off, decay rapidly, the dentist would pull some and told me I needed them all pulled and dentures. I was so ashamed I was in my early 49s when I had to have them all pulled & got dentures.I never even thought it was any medicine just thought I had something going on then this happened. I wasn't the only one in my family who's had this problem my husband started taking it about 6yrs ago and his teeth which he'd never had a cavity or any problems with his teeth started decaying and breaking and he has list 3 so far, our son started taking it about 1yr ago and he too is having tooth decay and breakage of them. They need to be held accountable for this drug doing this to people its painful when you have teeth problems and its all from this drug. Everyone should get together and start a lawsuit. I'm sure there's a million more that have this problem and don't know its from this drug.

I believe the same thing I have been taking it for chronic back and neck pain. It's started worrying me so I Google it and saw your post it starting from the inside out.

YES! In the last 6 months I've gone from having a great smile to having lost five teeth and a bridge. It's been a nightmare. My dentist made a hideous "flipper" that while it cover some empty spaces, I lisp when I talk and 2more teeth snapped off since, one of which helped hold the appliancein place. I'm devastated having experienced another tooth snapping off just today, hence my current curiosity as to whether others have had a similar experience. Now I see the answer is "yes". I started taking it in May of 2015 for Fibromyalgia and my dose has been increased to 3600mg/day. Right now I wouldn't mind throttling these fat cat drug makers!!! A class action suit is in order in my (currently not so) humble opinion.

I'm on Gabapentin and Tramadol. Since starting these meds my teeth have drastically changed :( I'm known for my big pretty smile and healthy teeth. My teeth are falling apart this last 6 months. Holes at the gum lines and my teeth feel thin and like sand paper. (Loss of enamel) I'm not a hard brusher and stay clear of sodas. I have a cleaning done every 6 months and my dentist was SHOCKED to see the condition of my teeth. In a ton of dental pain along side my Fibro pain. I'm devastated. My dentist said both Tramadol and Gabapentin can cause dental problems. I can't even smile anymore...

I was prescribed with Gabapentin for my neck pain and sleeplessness.I only ate it for few days and started having strange rashes all over my body. My doctor said it does not look like the rashes are due to this drug. I stopped taking the medicine and the rashes slowly ended. But then my teeth became real sensitive and pain started. I never in my life had any dental trouble so it was new to me. In just a week the pain spread to both side of my jaw and it feels like my teeth would fall. I never thought all this was happening due to Gabapentin but I also don't think it is normal to have all of sudden 6-7 teeth started pain and almost falling. The X-Rays are not showing any cavities. I am confused and sad with the situation.

Ive been on gabapentin since 2003 and have taken between 1800 and 3200 mg's daily. Over the last three years my teeth have basically fallen apart. My enamel has worn away almost completely and have had to have several teeth pulled out. One dentist said my teeth just crumbled apart and she had never seen that before. I believe it has to be from the gabapentin as its the only med ive been on for that long.

Yes, and never identified Gabapentin as the source. I have been on high doses of the drugs for over two years. I had no problems with my teeth until Dec 2010, and by Feb. 2011 the entire right side of my mouth, upper and lower teeth, have begun to fall out and crumble from decay. It has happened so rapidly and has been devastating.

I have been using gabapentin for over a year now and have found a significant deterioration in the health of my teeth. During a routing check up last week my dentist took x-rays which revealed decay and gum disease inside the tooth, and I too am now waiting for an appointment for extractions! She did say that I was not the only person taking these tablets to experience oral health problems but couldn't (or wouldn't?) be more specific. My pain nurse however, has been much more explicit in warning about problems with teeth. Pain or dentures? Its a tough call.

I am not sure about that particular med but my Dr and Dent. both said the continual use of anti-depressants and psychotropics will do that. My teeth are going from the inside out also. I have lost many and will probably be in dentures sooner than I should.

I haven't had this problem and wish you luck. This med has been so helpful to me in coping with trigeminal neuropathy. Some take Lyrica, and maybe that is a possibility for you. I too have heard of this rare side effect and I am not a doctor, just an informed patient. Hold on and be well.

This side effect has not been reported for Gabapentin, it seems to one of the rare side effects, you must seek medical advice from the doc who prescribed the med, he/she would be more familiar with you medical history & could suggest a remedy or perhaps prescribe an alternate, take care, be well & safe!