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Developed Red Rashes On Forehead, Cheeks. Taking Gabapentin For Years. Is It Delayed Reaction?

I have been taking 3600mg per day of gabapentin for 6 years with no side effects. I recently developed a red rash on my forehead and cheeks. I have been eating the same foods, taking the same vitamins , and prescription creams do not help it. The rash is hot and itchy. Could I have developed a delayed reaction to gabapentin?
Thu, 4 Jul 2013
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Hi, it does not seem to be due to gabapentin as you have been taking it for years.
I think you need to consult a dermatologist as the lesion is hot and itchy which suggests an underlying inflammation the cause of which should be searched for.
take care
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Developed Red Rashes On Forehead, Cheeks. Taking Gabapentin For Years. Is It Delayed Reaction?

Hi, it does not seem to be due to gabapentin as you have been taking it for years. I think you need to consult a dermatologist as the lesion is hot and itchy which suggests an underlying inflammation the cause of which should be searched for. take care