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Suggest Treatment For Severe Fatigue While On Gabapentin
I am experiening extreme fatigue and am beginning to fall asleep when I sit down and am quiet for a few moments. I am taking 1200 mg of gabapentin for my serious neuropathy problem. Medication for gurd, a-fib, and high blood pressure. I am 89 and can wallk, shower, dress myself, never smoked or drank alcohol. I have had quadruple bypass and am on my 6th pacemaker.
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
Hi,
Drowsiness, fatigue,tiredness are few of the side effects of taking Gabapentin especially at the dose of 1200 mg daily. The dose needs to be reduce in order to reduce your symptoms so you should consult your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
Drowsiness, fatigue,tiredness are few of the side effects of taking Gabapentin especially at the dose of 1200 mg daily. The dose needs to be reduce in order to reduce your symptoms so you should consult your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
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