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5.5  Effectiveness
5.3  Side Effects
6.5  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 11 Neurontin side effects and 5 Neurontin benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Neurontin, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 6.2% 6.2% 68.8% 18.8% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 20% 0% 46.7% 33.3% 0%
Blood Pressure 6.2% 12.5% 81.2% 0% 0%
Breathing 6.7% 6.7% 80% 6.7% 0%
Confidence 6.2% 6.2% 43.8% 25% 18.8%
Coordination/Motor Skills 20% 0% 33.3% 20% 26.7%
Digestion 12.5% 12.5% 68.8% 6.2% 0%
Emotional Well-being 6.2% 12.5% 43.8% 18.8% 18.8%
Energy 13.3% 6.7% 33.3% 33.3% 13.3%
Eyesight 6.7% 0% 80% 13.3% 0%
Memory 6.7% 13.3% 53.3% 26.7% 0%
Mental Clarity 6.7% 6.7% 53.3% 26.7% 6.7%
Pain 20% 0% 6.7% 33.3% 40%
Patience 12.5% 6.2% 56.2% 18.8% 6.2%
Sexual Health 13.3% 0% 80% 6.7% 0%
Skin Complexion 6.7% 0% 93.3% 0% 0%
Sleep 6.7% 13.3% 26.7% 33.3% 20%
Stress Level 6.2% 12.5% 43.8% 31.2% 6.2%
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Commonly Reported Neurontin Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Allergic Reaction 92.3% 0% 0% 7.7% 0%
Anxiety 54.5% 27.3% 9.1% 0% 9.1%
Apathy / Indifference 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Blurred Vision 75% 12.5% 0% 0% 12.5%
Breathing Difficulties 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Change in Weight 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Cold Symptoms 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Confusion 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Constipation 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Coordination / Balance Problems 66.7% 0% 11.1% 11.1% 11.1%
Dehydration / Thirst 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Depression 75% 0% 12.5% 12.5% 0%
Dizziness 64.3% 14.3% 7.1% 7.1% 7.1%
Drowsiness 40% 20% 26.7% 6.7% 6.7%
Dry Mouth 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Energy Loss 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Eye / Vision Problems 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 46.7% 20% 20% 6.7% 6.7%
Fever 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Gas 60% 40% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 92.9% 7.1% 0% 0% 0%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Insomnia 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
Lethargy 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 87.5% 0% 0% 0% 12.5%
Movement Problems 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Nausea 84.6% 7.7% 7.7% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 83.3% 0% 0% 0% 16.7%
Stomach Ache 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Vomiting 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Neurontin Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Breathing Difficulties 66.7% 16.7% 0% 0% 16.7%
Change in Weight 77.8% 11.1% 0% 0% 11.1%
Chest Tightness 88.9% 0% 0% 0% 11.1%
Cough 88.9% 0% 0% 11.1% 0%
Dry Mouth 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Fever 87.5% 0% 0% 0% 12.5%
Hallucinations 60% 20% 0% 0% 20%
Increased Depression 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 77.8% 11.1% 0% 0% 11.1%
Muscle Spasms 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Rapid Heartbeat 60% 20% 0% 0% 20%
Reduced Libido 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Seizures 90% 0% 10% 0% 0%
Suicidal Tendencies 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Sweating 66.7% 11.1% 11.1% 0% 11.1%
Swelling of Extremities 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Tenderness 88.9% 0% 0% 0% 11.1%
Tremors 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
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Episodes since taking Neurontin
Since taking Neurontin Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 6.1%
Hallucination 2%
Hospitalization 2%
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07 Jul 2011 Extreme weight gain (combined with other drugs), severe tremors and muscle spasms particularly in hands, legs and face.
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13 Jan 2011 i started neurontin aprox 10 yrs ago for severe neuropothy in feet (esp. left) and was taking 600 mg 3 x daily. after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, i was "put on" several different meds, none of which worked and all of which had very unpleasant side affects. inc. memory loss. esp short term. persosnality changes for the worse, I DID NOT LIKE WHAT WAS HAPPENING TO ME.
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23 Nov 2010 Neurontin made me very confused and uncoordinated. It did not help with my pain
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03 May 2010 I have had a good experience with this medication with no seide effects
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18 Apr 2010 To terrible to tell!
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