What are the most common side effects of Neurontin?
Neurontin (gabapentin) seldom causes problems from side effects. People who do report side effects most often mention: • tiredness • sleepiness • dizziness • weight gain • ankle swelling These effects usually are mild and tend to improve after several weeks: • headache • unsteadiness • double vision • tremor • stomach upset • behavioral problems such as irritability and hyperactivity (in children, especially those with pre-existing behavioral disturbances) If you notice problems like any of these while you are taking Neurontin, it’s probably a good idea to discuss them with your doctor or nurse. Don’t stop taking Neurontin or any other seizure medicine without the doctor’s advice. Sometimes the doctor can help with these side effects by changing the prescription: • reducing the overall amount • prescribing smaller doses, to be taken more often • changing the amount taken at certain times, such as taking a greater proportion at bedtime to reduce daytime sleepiness Some people who take N
