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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Hands While On Neurontin?
Question: i TOOK NEURONTIN FOR BACK SURGURY PAIN. mY HANDS BECAME SWOLLEN AND EXTREMELY PAINFUL. iaFTER A MONTH ON 600MG I TAPERED OFF BUT THE PAI9N IS STILL THERE RATING UP TO 9-20 AT TIMES
Brief Answer:
You could try other neuropathic pain medicines.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.
I have noted your clinical details and side effects due to neurontin.
Neurontin (gabapentin) is known to produce swelling in a small proportion of patients. Swelling disappears in most people within a few days of stopping neurontin. In some people, a diuretic (drugs causing more urine formation) such as furosemide may be needed to reduce swelling.
For pain, you could take other medicines such as lyrica or cymbalta. However, start with a low dose to ensure there are no side effects.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
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You could try other neuropathic pain medicines.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.
I have noted your clinical details and side effects due to neurontin.
Neurontin (gabapentin) is known to produce swelling in a small proportion of patients. Swelling disappears in most people within a few days of stopping neurontin. In some people, a diuretic (drugs causing more urine formation) such as furosemide may be needed to reduce swelling.
For pain, you could take other medicines such as lyrica or cymbalta. However, start with a low dose to ensure there are no side effects.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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