Gabapentin Side Effect

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cfkid
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Gabapentin Side Effect

Post by cfkid »

All, I could use some help. I've been on 600 MG of gabapentin and 30mg of temazepam for about a year or so. I have RLS and PLMD, but my RLS is much less of a problem than my PLMD. Over about the last 3 months, I've had some pain in my throat. It feels like my adam's apple is hitting something all the time. I've had a neck CT and a thyroid ultrasound, and we know it's nothing "serious" like cancer, etc.

In looking at the side effects of gabapentin, my primary doc and I have noted that it can cause throat/lymph node swelling as well as dry mouth. Has anyone had these issues? I've cut back to 300 MG to test to see if my throat feels better, and it does to some degree.

We thought it was maybe reflux, but being on two meds for GERD didn't fix the problem. These are the only two meds that have changed "recently" so I'm trying to figure out if this is the problem. I'm going to discuss with my sleep doc, once I can get an appointment. But thought I'd ask for any feedback here.

Thanks in advance for any feedback.

Mark

BTW, my throat feels BETTER when I eat.

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Hope someone has some insight for you. That has not happened to me.
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I have had a weird throat thing off and on but it wasn't linked to any medication I was taking. I hope you figure it out.
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srgraves01
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Re: Gabapentin Side Effect

Post by srgraves01 »

I don't know about that side effect. But several years ago I was on a higher dose -- about 900 mg and became quite depressed, another side effect. Good luck in determining what to do.

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jul2873
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Post by jul2873 »

Hi Mark,

I was on Gabapentin for a short time, but when I tried to get off of it it took a very long time. So if you're cutting back, be careful. I got down to one pill, and then I cut it in half, and then I had to cut the halves in half. And then take that quarter every other day, before I could finally get off of it.

Good luck. Hope you figure out the throat thing.

barbeegee
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Post by barbeegee »

Gabapentin made me nauseous. No other side effects.

veldon75
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Post by veldon75 »

I was on 600 mg of Gabapentin, I decided to stop it just this week because I'm too tired, depressed, gained weight, and I have had dry mouth and drainage in my throat and cough, but I don't know that it's from The Gabapentin probably allergies.

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Post by stjohnh »

Veldon, some people are very sensitive to gabapentin and require much lower doses than usual. I take 100mg at 7:30pm and 50mg at 11. Any more and I feel like you do. It may be worthwhile to continue it at a much lower dose.
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charlieP
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Post by charlieP »

One week on a low dose caused me a Stevens-Johnson event. (It's an allergic reaction that can slough off all your skin.) If you are starting this drug and early on develop a rash then stop it immediately and contact your doc. Stevens -Johnson can kill you.

Brynmr
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Re: Gabapentin Side Effect

Post by Brynmr »

No problems with my throat. I take 900 to 1200 mg Gabapentin a day (RLS) with no unpleasant side effects but I've only been on this drug for 3.5 months. The morning after side effect that many mention is actually rather nice. However I'm retired so I don't have to be 100% at some job. I seriously doubt your throat issue is caused by Gabapentin.

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