Does Gabapentin Cause Body Tremors?
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Question : will taking gaberpentin for a long time cause tremors?
Brief Answer:
Yes this could cause tremors in high doses.
Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking
Gabapentin in high doses could cause tremors. Though the drug is found to be useful in controlling essential tremors but yes use of drug in high doses for long could cause tremors.
Reducing the dose could reduce the tremors.
Thanks and take care
You are welcome to ask follow up doubts.
Yes this could cause tremors in high doses.
Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking
Gabapentin in high doses could cause tremors. Though the drug is found to be useful in controlling essential tremors but yes use of drug in high doses for long could cause tremors.
Reducing the dose could reduce the tremors.
Thanks and take care
You are welcome to ask follow up doubts.
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