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Looking into the side effects, of Gabapentin, I see one is brain fog. As the 24/7 caregiver of my husbands, I can’t have that, I quit taking it as of today. Anyone know how long it takes for this brain fog to go away?
You should consult your doctor or at least a pharmacist before you discontinue taking any medication. Some meds you need to go off of gradually. I would talk to your pharmacist and ask what the duration of the medication might be. You should also send a note to your doctor telling them the side effects that you have had and that you have discontinued the medication. You can ask if there are any other meds that might not have the same effects. It would depend on what the medication was prescribed for as to other medications that would be as effective.
Oh, oh! Gabapentin withdrawal symptoms can start as early as 12 hours after missed dose and can result in severe agitation with other symptoms of withdrawal as well.
Titrating off any medications in this class requires the help, guidance, and support of your doc. So take your missed dose and report to your MD on Monday regarding your symptoms and regarding withdrawal of medications.
I am uncertain why you were taking this medication but depending on that you may need to try another in its stead if you don't do OK on your own. Wishing you great good luck and hope you will reassure us that you will seek medical supervision in this.
Also speak to your doctor about the possibility of going on Cymbalta for neuropathy in your legs/feet. Its an antidepressant SSRI which also has excellent results with numbness and pain in the extremities. Mom was on too much Gabapentin for ages and it did nothing to help her neuropathy. Cymbalta did help enormously but worsened her dementia so she had to discontinue it. So have your doc weigh out the pros and cons to see if the drug is a better option for you than Gabapentin.
Have you had Covid? Possibly asymptomatic? I know people who still have brain fog after Covid. In one case the Covid was mild but persists more than 3 years later.
I was prescribed one capsule ofGabapentin a day back in Sept for numbness of the feet and some pain. Then in October my doctor upped the dosage to 3 times throughout the day and once at bedtime. I only noticed starting to have short term memory loss like forgetting what medication I should have given my husband etc. this last week.
Feeling sleepy, tired or dizzy Feeling sick (nausea) Being sick (vomiting) Diarrhoea Mood changes Swollen arms and legs Blurred vision Dry mouth Difficulty getting an erection Weight gain Memory problems Headaches Getting more infections than usual
Side note for this and any drug Do not discontinue the medication without consulting your doctor or at least a pharmacist. Some drugs need to be titrated down in order to safely discontinue without side effects.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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I would talk to your pharmacist and ask what the duration of the medication might be.
You should also send a note to your doctor telling them the side effects that you have had and that you have discontinued the medication. You can ask if there are any other meds that might not have the same effects. It would depend on what the medication was prescribed for as to other medications that would be as effective.
Gabapentin withdrawal symptoms can start as early as 12 hours after missed dose and can result in severe agitation with other symptoms of withdrawal as well.
Titrating off any medications in this class requires the help, guidance, and support of your doc.
So take your missed dose and report to your MD on Monday regarding your symptoms and regarding withdrawal of medications.
I am uncertain why you were taking this medication but depending on that you may need to try another in its stead if you don't do OK on your own.
Wishing you great good luck and hope you will reassure us that you will seek medical supervision in this.
I suppose that you will have to wait to see if you start to feel better before knowing if Gapapentin is the source of your brain fog.
Did you start noticing brain fog soon after starting on this medication?
Feeling sleepy, tired or dizzy
Feeling sick (nausea)
Being sick (vomiting)
Diarrhoea
Mood changes
Swollen arms and legs
Blurred vision
Dry mouth
Difficulty getting an erection
Weight gain
Memory problems
Headaches
Getting more infections than usual
You need to call ur doctor.
Do not discontinue the medication without consulting your doctor or at least a pharmacist. Some drugs need to be titrated down in order to safely discontinue without side effects.