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Does Neurontin Cause Back Pain Radiating Towards Hips, Legs And Feet?

Hi, I take Neurontin 300 mg 3 times a day, for several years now. I have been getting numbness and pain in both feet. I had fall 2 times in 2005. My back hurt everyday. I have compress nerves in the lumbar area, where the pain will spread down my hips, legs and feet. I also have a fracture in that area, with bulging dis. Could the Neurontin be causing this ??
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Hi,

Neurontin contains Gabapentin which belongs to the group of medications known as anticonvulsants is used to treat and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles and diabetic neuropathy. Patients taking Neurontin may experience swelling in the feet and ankles. The presence of lower leg swelling and may cause discomfort and impair walking. It can cause pain in the lower back or side, muscle aches, lack or loss of strength, severe weakness etc.

Stop taking this medication may help to subside these side effects over time. But, stopping this medication abruptly may cause unpleasant side effects that is known as withdrawal syndromes. Symptoms of Gabapentin withdrawal may include nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia, anxiety etc. The safest way to to stop using this Gabapentin is to tapper off the medication under the supervision of your doctor.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
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Does Neurontin Cause Back Pain Radiating Towards Hips, Legs And Feet?

Hi, Neurontin contains Gabapentin which belongs to the group of medications known as anticonvulsants is used to treat and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles and diabetic neuropathy. Patients taking Neurontin may experience swelling in the feet and ankles. The presence of lower leg swelling and may cause discomfort and impair walking. It can cause pain in the lower back or side, muscle aches, lack or loss of strength, severe weakness etc. Stop taking this medication may help to subside these side effects over time. But, stopping this medication abruptly may cause unpleasant side effects that is known as withdrawal syndromes. Symptoms of Gabapentin withdrawal may include nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia, anxiety etc. The safest way to to stop using this Gabapentin is to tapper off the medication under the supervision of your doctor. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician