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Does Gabapentin Cause Panic Attack And Insomnia?

Is Gabapentin an PFD approved prescription? My son it currently taking this prescription, I have seen some of the side effects like feeling agitated and restless, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, worse irritability, he gets angry and verbaly abusive. He suddently starts laughing out of nowhere . Is this could be a medication side effect?.

posted on Thu, 6 Jul 2017

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Tue, 24 Oct 2017 Answered on

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General & Family Physician, Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal's Response

Hello,
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Gabapentin is an FDA approved medication. Gabapentin is used in the treatment of neuropathic pain and it does not usually cause the symptoms your son is experiencing. His symptoms are more suggestive of mood disorder like mania. Please be advised to follow up with a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation.

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Dr.lekshmi

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Does Gabapentin Cause Panic Attack And Insomnia?

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