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Is Gabapentin Safe For Pain Due To Osteoarthritis?

I am a 95 year old female with osteo arthritis, as of a year ago. Tylenol and tramadol keep me pain free during the day and I use Gabapentin at night--300 MG capsule at night for pain. What side effects should I watch for--so far (1 week) I havae not experienced any, as far as I know. Thanks.
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Hello,

The side effects are dizziness (common), tiredness or drowsiness, loss of coordination, unusual eye movements, tremor, double vision, blurred vision, swelling of legs and feet etc.

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

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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Is Gabapentin Safe For Pain Due To Osteoarthritis?

Hello, The side effects are dizziness (common), tiredness or drowsiness, loss of coordination, unusual eye movements, tremor, double vision, blurred vision, swelling of legs and feet etc. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist