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Could Gabapentin Intake Be Causing My Blood Pressure To Increase?
Question: I am taking Gabapentin 100mg; two in morning and three at night. Could this be causing my blood pressure to increase?
I started taking Gabapentin March 24, 2018 two pills per day and increased to 5 or 6 pills per day over 4 weeks.
I started taking Gabapentin March 24, 2018 two pills per day and increased to 5 or 6 pills per day over 4 weeks.
Brief Answer:
a rare possible side effect
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Increased blood pressure is one of the rare side effects of gabapentin. It can occur in 1 to 10 % of persons who use the medication though this tends to occur closer to the 1% than 10%.
If your blood pressure was controlled before you started this medication then it can definitely be a possible cause if there were no other changes.
It would be best to speak to your doctor to see if it is a likely cause for you and if any changes can be made
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
a rare possible side effect
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Increased blood pressure is one of the rare side effects of gabapentin. It can occur in 1 to 10 % of persons who use the medication though this tends to occur closer to the 1% than 10%.
If your blood pressure was controlled before you started this medication then it can definitely be a possible cause if there were no other changes.
It would be best to speak to your doctor to see if it is a likely cause for you and if any changes can be made
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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