does anyone here know the side effects of gabapentin?


Question:
i take it for bi-polar

Answers:
I took it for mood swings and anxiety. I took a very large dose for more than five years. I actually found it very helpful. I didn't have any side effects while taking it, but going off of it was very difficult. I took it 3x a day, and definitely had a lot of anxiety as I gradually reduced the dose and eventually stopped it.

Other Answers:
I take it for anxiety, and it is helping. I've had no side effects, but you could call a pharmacist and ask to be on the safe side.

I don't know from experience, but here's what I found through medline.

Although side effects from gabapentin are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

drowsiness
headache
fatigue
blurred vision
tremor
anxiety
irregular eye movements
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

skin rash
itching
difficulty moving or breathing
clumsiness
fever
flu-like symptoms
irregular, pounding, or fast heartbeat
seizures




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