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What Causes Short Blackouts While On Lyrica And Gabapentin?

I have fibromyalgia and have been taking Lyrica for approximately 2 weeks following 2 years on Gabapentin. Twice in the two weeks I have had episodes of feeling like I was going to blackout. Both times I had just eaten a meal and then swallowed a rather large pill, one a capsule, one tablet. The episodes were two weeks apart so I don t think they have anything to do with the Lyrica but I am concerned. I have never had this before and it was quite scary.
Thu, 23 Jun 2016
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hello there
i am awre of your concern but none of the drugs seems possible to be causing these spells..you need to have a look at your carotids perhaps to look for solution
hope that helps
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What Causes Short Blackouts While On Lyrica And Gabapentin?

hello there i am awre of your concern but none of the drugs seems possible to be causing these spells..you need to have a look at your carotids perhaps to look for solution hope that helps