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Is Migraine, Vertigo And Increased Heart Rate Normal After Increasing Gabapentine Dosage?
I am a 32 year old male. I am on gabapentine for my fibromialgia. I recently had a dosage increase to 400 mg more a day than I was taking. I am having a severe migraine, vertigo, light sensitive, and my heart rate at rest is at 115 a minute right now. My normal heart rate is 60-70. Should I be worried? I cannot stand up without almost immediately collapsing.
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
Hello,
what is the daily dose you have been taking and for how long? How much is the total dose intake in a day and have you increased on your own? Gabapentin intake regarding dose should be titrated(decreased/increased) in a systematic manner and not abruptly. headache, palpitations and vertigo may occur as side effect of this medicine. If your heart rate is increasing, please consult your treating physician.
what is the daily dose you have been taking and for how long? How much is the total dose intake in a day and have you increased on your own? Gabapentin intake regarding dose should be titrated(decreased/increased) in a systematic manner and not abruptly. headache, palpitations and vertigo may occur as side effect of this medicine. If your heart rate is increasing, please consult your treating physician.
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