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Can Gabapentin Lead To Swollen Legs?
Question: Patient has been prescribed Gabapintin 600 mg 3 times during daytime and 100 mg at bedtime. Has been on this regimen for many years; however, recently has developed severe swelling in upper thighs and legs. There has been swelling in legs for many years; however, the condition has worsened and spread to thighs in recent months. Could Gabaeintin be the cause of this?
Brief Answer:
Gabapentin can probably be the cause of the swelling in legs
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Medication is a common cause of the lower extremity edema.
Gabapentin is one of the medications that can cause a side effect swelling of the legs.
I suggest you consult your neurologist about this side effect.
Meanwhile, some advice that I can give to you are:
-don't stand or walk for a long time
-elevate the legs when you are lying down
-reduce the salt intake
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Gabapentin can probably be the cause of the swelling in legs
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Medication is a common cause of the lower extremity edema.
Gabapentin is one of the medications that can cause a side effect swelling of the legs.
I suggest you consult your neurologist about this side effect.
Meanwhile, some advice that I can give to you are:
-don't stand or walk for a long time
-elevate the legs when you are lying down
-reduce the salt intake
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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