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I am new to gabapentin. How long does the flu like symptoms last?

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kubawilson
kubawilson

i was on lyrica. Worked great but too costly. Switched to gabapentin 300 3x daily 4 days ago. Flu like symptoms... Body aches but legs and joints so achey and small stabbing pains all over. How long does this last? Thanks

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  • lucy81308
    lucy81308 kubawilson

    Posted

    The thing about this, and other similar drugs- they have loads of sides- but they don't affect anyone the same!! Flu like symptoms is a new one to me, I would give it a week, as you may have a bug!!
  • 7Jules7
    7Jules7 kubawilson

    Posted

    I started on gabapentin last night and I've felt flu like symptoms all day. I'm due to take another tonight.

    Are you feeling any better?

  • emma68070
    emma68070 kubawilson

    Posted

    Much too long for me. But I pushed myself a little fast in the beginning .
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