What are the side effects of gabapentin?

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What are the side effects of gabapentin?​

Gabapentin is a fairly safe medication when people take it according to a doctor’s instructions. However, some people may experience side effects. Common side effects that generally do not require medical attention include: swelling of the hands, feet, or lower legs

Can You Quit gabapentin cold turkey?​

People who wish to quit gabapentin should work with a physician to taper off the medication. Going “cold turkey” can lead to severe complications. One example of this stems from the fact that gabapentin is commonly prescribed for the treatment of seizures.
People who develop physical dependence to gabapentin may experience withdrawal symptoms when they try to come off it. These symptoms can begin within 12 hours to 7 days after quitting the medication and last up to 10 days. Symptoms of gabapentin withdrawal may include nausea, dizziness, headaches, insomnia, and anxiety.
What should I do if I am allergic to gabapentin?
If you are allergic to this medicine ( gabapentin capsules); any part of this medicine (gabapentin capsules); or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.

Some of the common side effects of gabapentin can include dizziness, drowsiness, coordination problems, nausea and vomiting, double vision and speech problems. There are also potentially severe side effects with gabapentin including suicidal thoughts, worsening anxiety, restlessness or mood problems.
Can gabapentin be used to treat anxiety?
Off-label, gabapentin can also treat anxiety. Xanax is habit-forming and can cause addiction and withdrawal when abused, and sometimes even when using it exactly how a doctor prescribes it. Gabapentin is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating anxiety.

What is the difference between gabapentin 300MG and 400mg capsules?​

The gabapentin 300mg capsules shells contain yellow iron oxide in addition to all of the other ingredients and the 400 mg capsule contains all of the aforementioned ingredients plus red iron oxide.

Can gabapentin and valacyclovir help herpes rash?​

The addition of gabapentin to valacyclovir within 72 hours of onset of a herpes zoster rash was not found to provide further relief from acute herpetic pain or to better prevent postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), according to a study published in PLoS One.