Gabapentin & water retention - ankles swollen by night time & Lyrica ?

Susan P
Susan P Member Posts: 103
edited May 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1

any onr else noticed this with gabapentin?  I read it could be a side effect -cbut you  never what drug is causing it

 

I'm on 1200 mg/day 400 3 times a day

 

I was talking to a breast cancer survivor a few days ago while visiting at the smalll hospital where I last had tx & got onto neuropathy - she switched to Lyrica froim Gaba & said it was her best friend & worked great for her.

 

just;looking for some experienced opinions

Tks Susan P from Alberta Canada & TX & WY

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  • poopergirl14052
    poopergirl14052 Member Posts: 1,183 Member
    #2
    I was on the same as you

    same dosage and times...made me very dizzy and tired. I just asked my Dr. about nonpharmasutical tx...told me to to Capasation cream ..used for joint pain..I am on day three...helps some...use gloves and wear socks to bed. My ankles are a little swollen but never had water retention as far as I know. Yup neuropathy sucks..when you can't feel your feet..burning..pain. Hope you find some relief soon....stay strong...val 

  • Cafewoman53
    Cafewoman53 Member Posts: 735 Member
    #3
    I am on same dosage

    I have been on this for years for nerve pain from a bad back. It has never caused swollen ankles for me but make sure you let your doctor know.

  • kimberly sue 63
    kimberly sue 63 Member Posts: 421 Member
    #4
    Both gabapentin andlyrica can

    Both gabapentin andlyrica can cause fluid retention, weight gain, and then elevate your blood pressure, Talk with ýour doctor. Kim

     

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