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Does Neurontin Cause Pain In The Shoulders And Neck?

I have been taking neuronton for years and I am wondering if I could have side effects from taking it that long. I have been noticing some things that I wonder could have been caused by that such as problems with a sore shoulder, pain in back of my neck, back pain, etc. I have read a lot about that but wondered just how truthful that information was. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Gabapentin(Neurontin ) is used for reief of neuralgic pain.Longterm use does not cause shoulder or back pain.CNS side effects of this drug are mainly-Somnolence; dizziness; ataxia; tremor; nervousness; dysarthria; amnesia; depression; abnormal thinking; twitching; abnormal coordination; vertigo; hyperkinesia; parasthesia; reflex abnormality; hostility; anxiety.

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Does Neurontin Cause Pain In The Shoulders And Neck?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Gabapentin(Neurontin ) is used for reief of neuralgic pain.Longterm use does not cause shoulder or back pain.CNS side effects of this drug are mainly-Somnolence; dizziness; ataxia; tremor; nervousness; dysarthria; amnesia; depression; abnormal thinking; twitching; abnormal coordination; vertigo; hyperkinesia; parasthesia; reflex abnormality; hostility; anxiety. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.