What Does Low Sodium Level Indicate Despite Being On Neurontin?

Posted on Wed, 30 Aug 2017

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Question : My sodium level has dropped since, I believe, I was prescribed neurontin for RLS. I take 5 pills per day - 3 every 6 hours and 2 at bedtime. My fantastic doctor can't figure out why. Any answers for me. Thank you, Alana XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hyponatremia is a side effect of neurotin!

Detailed Answer:
HI,

I have reviewed your information fully. Low sodium is a known and well documented side effect of neurotin. I suggest you bring this to your doctors attention. He might want to review the medication- Change the dosage or substitute with another entirely.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (22 minutes later)

Thank you so very very much.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You are welcome. Am always available to address any health concerns that you may have.

I wish you well.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar