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Gabapentin

Gabapentin

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4.6  Effectiveness
5.7  Side Effects
5.4  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 9 Gabapentin side effects and 4 Gabapentin benefits.

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Gabapentin 8.25 5.97 2.58 4 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Gabapentin, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 3.6% 12.7% 72.7% 10.9% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 1.8% 14.3% 71.4% 8.9% 3.6%
Blood Pressure 0% 7.8% 86.3% 3.9% 2%
Breathing 1.9% 11.5% 73.1% 13.5% 0%
Confidence 5.5% 9.1% 69.1% 10.9% 5.5%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 16.4% 60% 18.2% 5.5%
Digestion 1.9% 7.4% 85.2% 3.7% 1.9%
Emotional Well-being 5.6% 7.4% 61.1% 22.2% 3.7%
Energy 7.3% 12.7% 52.7% 20% 7.3%
Eyesight 1.9% 13.2% 75.5% 5.7% 3.8%
Memory 7.4% 9.3% 61.1% 13% 9.3%
Mental Clarity 5.5% 9.1% 65.5% 12.7% 7.3%
Pain 5.4% 19.6% 42.9% 19.6% 12.5%
Patience 5.4% 12.5% 64.3% 12.5% 5.4%
Sexual Health 7.3% 3.6% 72.7% 7.3% 9.1%
Skin Complexion 0% 7.7% 82.7% 7.7% 1.9%
Sleep 8.9% 26.8% 39.3% 21.4% 3.6%
Stress Level 7.3% 10.9% 56.4% 21.8% 3.6%
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Commonly Reported Gabapentin Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 60% 20% 0% 15% 5%
Allergic Reaction 97.1% 0% 2.9% 0% 0%
Anemia 94.1% 0% 0% 0% 5.9%
Anxiety 60% 30% 6.7% 3.3% 0%
Apathy / Indifference 88.2% 5.9% 5.9% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 79.6% 8.2% 6.1% 4.1% 2%
Breathing Difficulties 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Chills 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 86.7% 3.3% 6.7% 3.3% 0%
Concentration / Focus Problems 47.6% 28.6% 4.8% 14.3% 4.8%
Confusion 76.7% 13.3% 6.7% 3.3% 0%
Coordination / Balance Problems 66.7% 14.3% 4.8% 4.8% 9.5%
Dehydration / Thirst 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Depression 68% 16% 10% 0% 6%
Diarrhea 93.3% 3.3% 3.3% 0% 0%
Dizziness 61.8% 23.6% 3.6% 9.1% 1.8%
Drowsiness 50.9% 23.6% 14.5% 9.1% 1.8%
Dry Mouth 72.7% 0% 9.1% 18.2% 0%
Energy Loss 72.2% 11.1% 11.1% 5.6% 0%
Fatigue 58.2% 14.5% 14.5% 10.9% 1.8%
Fever 96.7% 0% 3.3% 0% 0%
Fidgeting and/or Pacing 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Gas 73.3% 10% 13.3% 3.3% 0%
Hair Growth 82.4% 5.9% 5.9% 0% 5.9%
Headache 70.4% 13% 11.1% 5.6% 0%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment 70.6% 17.6% 11.8% 0% 0%
Increased Appetite 50% 25% 0% 25% 0%
Insomnia 80% 16.7% 3.3% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Lethargy 71.4% 14.3% 9.5% 4.8% 0%
Mood Swings 78.7% 14.9% 2.1% 2.1% 2.1%
Movement Problems 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 80% 6.7% 10% 3.3% 0%
Muscle Spasms 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 83.3% 11.1% 2.8% 2.8% 0%
Osteoporosis / Loss of Bone Mass 82.4% 11.8% 5.9% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 86.7% 10% 3.3% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 86.7% 3.3% 0% 6.7% 3.3%
Slow Breathing 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Sore / Swollen Gums 88.2% 5.9% 5.9% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 93.3% 3.3% 3.3% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Gabapentin Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Apathy / Indifference 0% 40% 20% 20% 20%
Blistering 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 88.9% 0% 0% 11.1% 0%
Cough 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Decrease in Platelet Count 94.1% 0% 0% 0% 5.9%
Decrease in White Blood Cell Count 94.1% 0% 0% 0% 5.9%
Dry Mouth 66.7% 16.7% 16.7% 0% 0%
Elevated Cholesterol Level 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Energy Loss 0% 50% 25% 25% 0%
Eye Pressure 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Fever 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Hair Growth 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment 0% 25% 50% 25% 0%
Infection 89.5% 5.3% 5.3% 0% 0%
Lethargy 0% 75% 0% 25% 0%
Mood Swings 0% 60% 20% 0% 20%
Mouth Sores 85% 10% 5% 0% 0%
Osteoporosis / Loss of Bone Mass 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Pancreas Problems 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Sore / Swollen Gums 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Sores 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Suicidal Tendencies 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair 95.7% 4.3% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Gabapentin
Since taking Gabapentin Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 2.5%
Hallucination 0.6%
Hospitalization 0.6%
Seizure 0.6%
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User Comments about Gabapentin
05 Jan 2012 I am just starting out with this drug. The only side affect I have noticed is extreme sleepiness after taking it. I started out with one at night time but now he is increased it to 3 x a day and I am concerned about functioning during the day on this drug. I guess time will tell. I do believe it is having a affect on my pain. The pain does seem less.
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02 Jan 2012 worked quite quickly and relieved my symptoms. Pills are a little large to swallow.
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05 Dec 2011 no major improvement or side effects
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18 Nov 2011 i dont like it
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24 Sep 2011 I just am wondering if it is worth all the side effects to take this medicine. I still have pain but don't know if there is something else that would be more effective.....had surgery 10 years ago...they cut many nerves on my side to take a bone graft and have had nerve pain and burning on that side continuously since then...just want it to stop....also, this is starting to run all the way up my side into my neck....have tried much pain medicine. Have gained weight and cannot afford to keep gaining....
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