Gabapentin Questions (Page 17)

Is there anything I can do to control weight gain and water retention from gabapentin?

I started taking gabapentin about 3 weeks ago, I am taking 1800mg and it is working wonders. I am concerned however, about the weight gain and bloating. I took seraquoel at one point and I blew up 20lbs, plus other awful side effects. I lost the weight immediately after stopping its use. I am happy... read more

Gabapentin - can I take aspirin and gabapentin together for shingles pain?

I am 80 year old male. For shingles pain I am taking 300mg twice a day. No effect but with 50mg aspirin taken at 3hrs interval three times a day I have a very good effect. Why? Should I continue? Is such a small dose aspirin along with gabapentin dangerous?

Viibryd... frequent urination?

I am on week 2 of viibryd. also on 300mg 2x day gabapentin and 1mg xanax xr x2 day. i've started getting frequent urges to pee. i went to see my urologist and got a clean bill of health. i have read that viibryd CAN have a chance at giving you the frequent urge to pee... is this a permanat thing?... read more

Might Gabapentin relieve joint pain due to osteoarthritis?

At a doctor visit as I asked about help for joint pain... knees, hips and lower back, the doctor prescribed Gabapentin, 300 mg--- one at bedtime. I am wondering if this is really going to help Thanks

Does escitalopram cause abnormal hot sensation in chest, face,legs, arms?

I was started on escitalopram 10 mg 12 days ago for phobic anxiety. I am 47 y and was taking Gabapentin 300 mg for 2 months for RLS. On 6 Dec i developed hot flush in all my body followed by getting dizziness ,±chest pain and panic attacks. I stopped Gabapentin on 19 Dec. Then i cont having ... read more

How long after taking gabapentin 300mg is it safe to take tizanidine?

It has been 6 hours since the Gabapentin dose

Gabapentin before today's surgery?

Surgical check-in is 1:00 P.M. PST. I wasn't allowed to eat after midnight. I usually take my first dose (out of 3) at 5:00 but I turned off the alarm and went back to sleep. I took my first dose at 8:00. Will taking Gab and not eating increase the drowsiness side effect? Thanks, Nikki

Can I take gabapentin AS NEEDED for anxiety attacks?

I read on here that this is a medication that must build up in your system first but I am not interested in taking it all the time. My doc prescribed me this for my horrible panic disorder and I haven't tried it yet. So if I just pop one whenever I'm feeling anxious, will it work? Thanks

I'm used to taking 2 300mg of Gabapentin 3 times a day, my Dr. decided to put me on 1 600mg tablet?

Why does the 1 600mg tablet not have the same affect as the 2 300mg capsules have? My lower back musles are so tight, they don't seem to relax as they did when taking 2 300mg's. I have pain all the time now, instead of, when it's been 8 hours since my last pill. Is the tablet form less in strength... read more

Can you take gabaphin if your allergic to Sulfa???

just needed to know thank you

What is the safest way to cut back on my Gabapentin dosage?

I have cut back from 800 mg qid to 800 mg tid. I would like to eventually completely stop taking it if I can.

Why do I need an ID bracelet while taking Gabapentin?

The pharmacy puts a sticker on my Gabapentin perscription bottle suggesting I wear a medical alert with the gabapentin info on it.

Gabapentin - When sitting in a recliner the back of my legs start hurting with nerve pain moe so?

... than standing

Can I take my 200 mg dose of gabapentin all at once at bedtime instead of twice a day am and pm?

I take it for anxiety and it is not working so I am weaning off and would prefer to not have the side effects after taking it during the day

Gabapentin Enacarbil Systemic - Is it a blood thinner?