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I was taking Gabapentin 300mg for diabetes nerve one day I went to My Dr with a very bad pain on my left leg he increased the dose to 600MG plus he gave me a pain killer, that help me with pain but I having some problems walking and coordination is this some of the second effects?
One side effect of gabapentin is ataxia that is lack of coordination, and balance problem. This side effect is even not rare. So I understand this is quite related to the drug. However, still, the examination may be needed to rule out other causes.
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Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Chronic Leg Pain While On Gabapentin?
Hi, One side effect of gabapentin is ataxia that is lack of coordination, and balance problem. This side effect is even not rare. So I understand this is quite related to the drug. However, still, the examination may be needed to rule out other causes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman, General & Family Physician