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Can Brintillex And Gabapentin Cause Muscles Pain?

I recently started Brintillex for depression and Gabapentin for migraines in the last two months. My feet and thigh muscles ache and I am having a hard time walking. My hands also hurt. But I have also been under a lot of stress, so I am not sure if this started it. I have been to a Rheumatologist and all tests have been negative for arthritis. I am hyperthyroid and have been for about six months. I am also very tired. Thank you for your input. No doctor has been able to provide me with an answer, except to try physical therapy.
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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Hi,

It seems you might be suffering from fibromyalgia of some form. You are on Vortioxetine which has both analgesic and antidepressant/anxiolytic effects in addition to Gabapentin. You can try water-based exercise program instead of adding any further drug. It works well for some people.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T. K. Biswas
Internal Medicine Specialist
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Can Brintillex And Gabapentin Cause Muscles Pain?

Hi, It seems you might be suffering from fibromyalgia of some form. You are on Vortioxetine which has both analgesic and antidepressant/anxiolytic effects in addition to Gabapentin. You can try water-based exercise program instead of adding any further drug. It works well for some people. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. K. Biswas Internal Medicine Specialist