I've been on a very low dose - 200 mg at night - of gabapentin for a couple of months. First couple of weeks I experienced a headache and mild nausea, which of course were unwanted effects, and sleepiness, which I did want since I am taking it for the drowsiness factor.
Next 2 -4 weeks, all side effects subsided, including unfortunately the sleepiness. In the past 1-2 weeks, side effects of nausea and headache are back, it's as though I have a moderate hangover every day. Any ideas why side effects came back on same low dose, and what I might do to address it? Thank you
Gabapentin - Return of nausea and headache side effects?
Question posted by drlora on 3 Jan 2021
Last updated on 5 February 2021 by shopgirlly
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shopgirlly
6 Feb 2021
I am soooo glad you posted this question. I have headaches and nausea being on 300mg X 3 daily. I’ve tried to quit taking the medication but I get to have hangover feeling you mentioned. I end up taking 100mg once or twice a day, but I don’t know which headache is worse, on the medication or going through withdrawals. These symptoms seem to have started after 2 months of being on the med. if you receive a message directly that you may be able to share, I’d love to know. Sorry I can’t officially answer your question. I wish you well!
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