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What Causes Itchiness On Upper Part Of Body After Having Gabapentin?
After starting a treatment of gabapintin for fibromyalgia, I have developed severe itching on the upper part of my body. Nothing I try eases the itch. I decreased the med to once a day instead of three times a day, with not relief. It started with whelps and those disappeared quickly. My doctor is on vacation. Is there any thing I can do?
Hi This is obviously an allergic reaction called urticaria It could be from the gabapentin and if so that needs to be discontinued. You should get to an urgent care center to evaluate this
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What Causes Itchiness On Upper Part Of Body After Having Gabapentin?
Hi This is obviously an allergic reaction called urticaria It could be from the gabapentin and if so that needs to be discontinued. You should get to an urgent care center to evaluate this