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Can Gabapentin Cause Chills At Night?

I take gabapentin before going to bed. I sometimes wake up past the time I was due for the next dose. I get severe chills so I double up on my dosage. If I don t double up I still have the chills. What is the best way to handle this ? Thank you Joe
Mon, 18 Apr 2016
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Hello dear
Understand your concern
Gabapentin is a anti-seizure medication used in seizure.
Yes it can cause rarely chills but it is serious problem you should consult the doctor for changing and modification of drug

Also note the common side effects :
Vision problem
Dementia
Dry mouth
Tiredness
Breathlessness
Burning eye
Indigestion
Twitching
Weight gain

But you should consult the doctor if you have:
Depression, confusion
Chills
Urination problem
Back pain

Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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Can Gabapentin Cause Chills At Night?

Hello dear Understand your concern Gabapentin is a anti-seizure medication used in seizure. Yes it can cause rarely chills but it is serious problem you should consult the doctor for changing and modification of drug Also note the common side effects : Vision problem Dementia Dry mouth Tiredness Breathlessness Burning eye Indigestion Twitching Weight gain But you should consult the doctor if you have: Depression, confusion Chills Urination problem Back pain Hope this may help you Best regards Dr. Sagar