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What Do Hot Flashes And Burning Sensation Indicate Despite Being On PenVK?
Question: I am on 100mg of gabapentin for fibromyalgia nerve pain. the first few weeks were fine, but now I have burning all over my body and hot flashes like I had during menapause. I am 80 years old. Also taking penvk 500mg which never bothered me before
Brief Answer:
The dose of gabapentin needs to be increased.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.
Gabapentin is a good medicine for treating fibromyalgia. However, the usual effective dose is 300 mg two times daily. So, I would suggest you to increase the dose in a gradual manner, under the supervision of your doctor.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Consultant Neurologist
The dose of gabapentin needs to be increased.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.
Gabapentin is a good medicine for treating fibromyalgia. However, the usual effective dose is 300 mg two times daily. So, I would suggest you to increase the dose in a gradual manner, under the supervision of your doctor.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Consultant Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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