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January 21, 2017
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Members shared mixed experiences with Gabapentin for fibromyalgia, with the most common side effects being drowsiness (especially during the... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with Gabapentin for fibromyalgia, with the most common side effects being drowsiness (especially during the initial adjustment period), significant weight gain, carb cravings, and dry mouth, though some members reported no side effects at all. Several members described more concerning effects, including worsened depression, suicidal thoughts, brain fog, word confusion, unsteadiness, tremors, and feeling faint, with multiple people noting the medication simply did not help their pain despite high doses. A recurring theme was the highly individual nature of medication responses, with members emphasizing that what works or causes problems for one person may be completely different for another.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I was put on that first,and it did absolutely nothing for me,and i was put on the highest dose possible.tried every med for Fibro,and none of them helped the pain.for me,Savella had the worst side effect.

January 23, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Weight gain and loopy/sleepy

January 21, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I've not had any side effects at all and they are working well for me :) x

January 21, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Sorry I itch which is usually controlled by an antihistamine but that just been changed as the other wasn't working either that or I'm itching because of something else x

January 21, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I gained a lot of weight and I was drowsy

January 21, 2017

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