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Neurontin / Gabapentin Side Effects

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By Kimberly Read & Marcia Purse, About.com

Updated: June 19, 2006

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Catalogue of side effects for the anticonvulsant Neurontin - generic Gabapentin - which is sometimes prescribed as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder.

Common Side Effects:

Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

Blurred or double vision; dizziness; drowsiness; muscle ache or pain; swelling of hands, feet, or lower legs; trembling or shaking; unusual tiredness or weakness

Less Common Side Effects:

Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

Diarrhea; dryness of mouth or throat; frequent urination; headache; indigestion; low blood pressure; nausea; noise in ears; runny nose; slurred speech; trouble in thinking; trouble in sleeping; vomiting; weakness or loss of strength; weight gain

Always Notify Doctor:

More Common: Clumsiness or unsteadiness; continuous, uncontrolled back and forth and/or rolling eye movements

Less Common: Depression, irritability, or other mood or mental changes; loss of memory

Rare: Fever or chills; cough or hoarseness; lower back or side pain; painful or difficult urination

Overdose Effects - Notify Doctor:

Double vision; severe diarrhea; severe dizziness; severe drowsiness; severe slurred speech; sluggishness

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.

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