Warning About Excess Dosage Of Gabapentin

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I ha spinal stenosis and neuropathy in my left foot. The ain clinin had been prescribed me 800mg 4x a day for 7 years. When I went bac tovmy c and ordered labs it indicated an extremely high creatin level and I was referred to a kidney speciast who diagnosed me with stage 3 chronic kidney failure. BE CAREFULOFVTHE DODAGE. I AM NOW TAKINGV2 40mg twiceca day and kidneys are norma..Thank Gd. Lyria cn have allergic effects and is usualy treeated for diabetic neuropathy

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I'm very sorry about what you experienced.

As with any medication, some people do well on it and some don't. It generally depends on your body chemistry.

The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and weight gain.

What medication are you taking, now?

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I was taking 3200mg of gabapentin for 7 yrs. During that time I would free.quently loose my balance and fall. Didnt know it was affecting my kidneyd. Nephrologist refuced me to 2 400 mg per day. Quite honestly this dosage doesnt help too much having been on such a large dosage over time. I tried Lyrica briefly but am allergic to it.

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I was taking 3200mg of gabapentin for 7 yrs. During that time I would free.quently loose my balance and fall. Didnt know it was affecting my kidneyd. Nephrologist refuced me to 2 400 mg per day.

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