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What Causes Headache And Fever While On Neurontin?

Hi, I have a friend, he just had back surgery. He is on Neurontin. Now the problem, he is having side effects such as Headache, his temp is 102, hallucinations. He went to the ER and they did all kind of exams which are all negative. He continues with fever and headache. What should he do?
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Hi,

First of all it's sad to know what your friend had been going through lately.

Based on the history you have shared, he needs to get yourself reviewed by the primary neurosurgeon he had been operated by and should review for any central nervous system infection as well as muscle enzymes and LDH to see for any drug-related side effects causing hyperthermia.

Baseline blood counts may be needed for systemic infection and may need indoor management rather than using oral antipyretics which may cause worsening if drug-related side effects are presented.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Headache And Fever While On Neurontin?

Hi, First of all it s sad to know what your friend had been going through lately. Based on the history you have shared, he needs to get yourself reviewed by the primary neurosurgeon he had been operated by and should review for any central nervous system infection as well as muscle enzymes and LDH to see for any drug-related side effects causing hyperthermia. Baseline blood counts may be needed for systemic infection and may need indoor management rather than using oral antipyretics which may cause worsening if drug-related side effects are presented. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician