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Can Gabapentin Lead To Tremors?
Question: I am taking Gabapentin, at this moment 900 a day for neuropathy. It helps 60% i AM 8I AND VERY HEALTHY.
My son started 2 months ago for a terrible back neuropathy. After long time the doctors had the idea of giving him Gabapentin.It helped 100% but he noticed a temblor. He is 47. Is this serious?
Thank you for your help XXXXXXX Sezzi
My son started 2 months ago for a terrible back neuropathy. After long time the doctors had the idea of giving him Gabapentin.It helped 100% but he noticed a temblor. He is 47. Is this serious?
Thank you for your help XXXXXXX Sezzi
Brief Answer:
A lowering of the dose may be discussed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Tremor is one of the possible adverse effects of Gabapentin use since there is a complete improvement of symptoms, such adverse effect may be considered acceptable.
I think a moderate lowering of the dose (900 mg/day) may be tried to see if there is sufficient control of the symptoms and tremor regression.
These issues should be discussed with your son's Doctor.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
A lowering of the dose may be discussed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Tremor is one of the possible adverse effects of Gabapentin use since there is a complete improvement of symptoms, such adverse effect may be considered acceptable.
I think a moderate lowering of the dose (900 mg/day) may be tried to see if there is sufficient control of the symptoms and tremor regression.
These issues should be discussed with your son's Doctor.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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