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What Causes Confusion And Disorientation After Taking Gabapentin?

my husband s dr increased his dosage of gabapentin from 200 mg in the AM; 200 mg in the PM; and 100 mg at bedtime - to 300 mg 3 x a day. He has been on the new dossage for 10 days and he has become confused and disoriented. Is this common for the increased dossage to cause this? Thanks
Fri, 12 Apr 2019
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Hello,

Confusion and disorientation is a possible side effect of Gabapentin so increases of the dose are very likely the cause.
I would recommend you to speak with the doctor as soon as possible on these symptoms and get the needed medical assistance.

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

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Confusion And Disorientation After Taking Gabapentin?

Hello, Confusion and disorientation is a possible side effect of Gabapentin so increases of the dose are very likely the cause. I would recommend you to speak with the doctor as soon as possible on these symptoms and get the needed medical assistance. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician