I started taking Gabapentin in September and while at first it seemed to work a bit for energy (no pain reduction) I started noticing that I had heartburn daily and had to take Zantac. I also felt sick to my stomach for about an hour or two after taking it. There were a few other side effects that I was concerned about so I stopped taking it over the past few weeks. I have been off it for 4 days now and I still have horrible heartburn, indigestion and gas. I feel so sick all the time. Has… read more
It has been known to have this effect and can be counteracted with a reflux drug taken at night but ask for pregabalin as alternative as most drs find that if you have effects from one you're better on the other x good luck other wise ask for lansoprozole as a reflux tablet to counteract what your experiencing x it's what I'm on as I doing get on with pregabalin but I do better with gabapentine except for the reflux x
No, but I haven't taken it for a while. My mom takes it now, and she doesn't seem to have any problems with it.
No i have not had any problems with it, and it helps my pain. sorry about your experience with it. I hope you are feeling better.
@A MyFibroTeam Member Of course! I actually tapered it slower than he suggested.
@A MyFibroTeam Member I will keep you posted! It was recommended by a Physiatrist (not psychiatrist). My GP had no problem having me try it.