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What Causes Double Vision After Taking Gabapentin?
My doctor prescribed Gabapentin for severe back pain. I have started to have double vision, and am discordinated - almost fall when I walk unless I hold on to something. Should I continue to take it or call him and tell him. It also does not do much for the pain
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
Hello, Thanks for the query.
The problems mentioned are all part of the side effects of Gabapentin. They tend to reduce once a person is on the treatment for some time. But if these are persistent then better to consult your doctor and decide about discontinuing the same. That drug is comparatively more suitable in neuropathic pains. Other analgesics could be quite helpful in back pain like some of the narcotic ones. Thanks.
The problems mentioned are all part of the side effects of Gabapentin. They tend to reduce once a person is on the treatment for some time. But if these are persistent then better to consult your doctor and decide about discontinuing the same. That drug is comparatively more suitable in neuropathic pains. Other analgesics could be quite helpful in back pain like some of the narcotic ones. Thanks.
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