What Causes Diarrhea And Abdominal Cramps After Taking Gabapentin?

Posted on Wed, 20 Jan 2016

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Question : i am taaking gabapentin 300mg at h.s for nerve pain, because lyrica cost to much. but i started this meds on fiday and have been sik st my stomach and cramping an d loose stool qd. could it be the caps XXXXXXX XXXXXXX YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take substitute drugs as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Yes, abdominal discomfort, cramping and diarrhoea are side effects of gabapentin.
You can either try and change brand of gabapentin or take cost effective brands of pregabalin ( substitute for lyrica).
Some drugs like Maxgalin, rejusite or maxmala can be taken as substitute of pregabalin.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

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