When to start taking Gabapentin
I'm meant to be starting gabapentin soon and not sure if I should start right away.
I was meant to be getting married this month but can't because of lockdown and have just had a new date through for 3 weeks (as soon as lockdown ends). I don't want possible side effects to ruin the day but I do want to alleviate the pain I'm in. I'd probably only have started them 2 weeks before the wedding...the other issue is that I could put off starting them til the wedding only for the wedding to be postponed again!
Anyone taking gabapentin, what side effects did you have in the first couple of weeks and how long did it take before you stopped having the side effects?
I’ve been on Gabapentin for about three years now. Can’t remember any major side effects to start with although husband and daughter say my fatigue seemed worse. It works very well for pain but one thing I would add is that you can’t stop taking it. The consequences could be quite severe. So when you go start remember you must stick with it, as it really works well.
@NiceCupOfTea , it's your call when you start this new drug. I suppose it does depend on how bad the symptom is which led to this being prescribed. Maybe it's better the devil you know than the devil you don't!