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Does Gabapentin Cause Body Tremors?

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Question : will taking gaberpentin for a long time cause tremors?
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (43 minutes later)
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.
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Does Gabapentin Cause Body 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.