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Does low dose of gabapentin contribute to high pressure

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lorraine09531
lorraine09531

I have been on 300mg gabapentin once at night for 3 months for recurring shingles. Shingles symptoms gone,sleep real well but now been diagnosed with high blood pressure 150/110. Would dose cause this sudden rise. Pretty scary! Now increasing blood pressure pills from 5mg to 10mg. Your thoughts would be appreciated.

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  • plushly
    plushly lorraine09531

    Posted

    Rise in blood pressure is not listed as a side effect of Gabapentin. Besides, 300mg is a low dose. I would doubt the two are related.
  • irene29060
    irene29060 lorraine09531

    Posted

    Hi Lorraine, i'm taking 900mg a day and i had my blood pressure checked yesterday and it is fine, so i don't know whether this is what is causing your high blood pressure. Best to speak to your doctor.
    • lorraine09531
      lorraine09531 irene29060

      Posted

      Hi Irene it was my dr who discovered it and suggested doubling my blood pressure medication, she was'nt too concerned will just monitor it.  I'm a 67 yr old, not overweight, never smoked, no family history of blood pressure and very active, I am at a loss to figure this hike in my blood pressure as it has been down to 128/70 which was only a few months ago so guess just have to wait and see.
    • irene29060
      irene29060 lorraine09531

      Posted

      Hi Lorraine, if your shingles are gone maybe you will be able to come off them. Hope you get sorted
  • steve43993
    steve43993 lorraine09531

    Posted

    I'm on blood pressure meds, my doctor has put me on gab, have seen no changes, ask your doc. to be sure. Steve
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