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What Causes Blurred Vision And Narcolepsy While On Gabapentin?
I have been taking gabapentin for tri geminal neuralgia for 6 months and although it had made sleeping at night difficult (I am wide awake from 3am onwards) I seem to have developed cataplexy/narcolepsy and blurred vision in the day, which is very difficult at work. Is there a proven link between these symptoms and gabapentin as never had them previously.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
Hi,
Cataplexy / Narcolepsy is not a known side effect of Gabapentin. Definitely it may cause dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness and loss of coordination. Definitely blurred vision is a known as a side effect because of Gabapentin.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
Cataplexy / Narcolepsy is not a known side effect of Gabapentin. Definitely it may cause dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness and loss of coordination. Definitely blurred vision is a known as a side effect because of Gabapentin.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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