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Do Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Metformin And Metoprolol Cause Dyskinesia?

I am experiencing dyskinesia and wondering what medications that I m taking might be causing this. I had shoulder surgery 5 weeks ago. Taking high doses of acetomnenephyn for pain. Gabapentin for neurological pain. Metformin, Metoprolol, licenopril, HCTZ, Aciphex,
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Gabapentin drug is one of them which can lead to Dyskinesia because it is having peripheral as well as central action.

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

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Dr. Bhadresh lakhani
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Do Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Metformin And Metoprolol Cause Dyskinesia?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Gabapentin drug is one of them which can lead to Dyskinesia because it is having peripheral as well as central action. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhadresh lakhani