Is Sleeplessness A Side Effect Of Horizant-EX That I Am Taking For Restless Legs?

Posted on Sat, 3 Dec 2022

Question: Just started horizant ex for restless legs. Wide awake all night. Is this a side effect? I already have problems sleeping.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No. It rather causes sleepiness!

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

This might have just been a coincidence. Horizant EX (Gabapentin) is know to cause sleepiness and not insomnia. If you have difficulties sleeping, my advice is that you continue taking it as this is a side effect to improve sleeping. It is certainly not the cause of the sleeping difficulties you reported.

Keep me updated as you continue to take it. I wish you well.

Regards

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