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marion12117
marion12117

I have  only been on Gabapentin for 17 days so I am hoping for some relief to the burning in my leg real soon. My doctor gave me a 30 days supply and reading the info on here appaently it takes awhile to get into your system. However since the onset of taking 300 mg per day I have had a cough and I now have what is known as burning mouth syndrome. Can anyone relate to either of these problems?  Thanks. 

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  • Jayive
    Jayive marion12117

    Posted

    Hi,

    I have been on gabapentin for almost 2 years and yes it took a while for me to feel any effects, I have also had mouth problems for a long time which my GP has not put down to the effects of gabapentin, I will now research to see what, if any, problems are associated.

    stick with them and try mouth wash etc to see if it makes life more bearable.

    • marion12117
      marion12117 Jayive

      Posted

      Hi Jayive,

      Thank you for responding to my post. Sorry you are having mouth problems too...I am using a mouthwash daily and sucking sugarless candy as it relieves the situation somewhat.  Could you tell me what dosage you are on with Gabapentin? Everyone seems to be on such a high dose....maybe the 300 mgs that I am on is not going to cut it. I take enough medication as it is for other problems but if increasing the dose would have a better effect then I would have to do that.

      Thanks for your encouragement.

  • ron02907
    ron02907 marion12117

    Posted

    Hi  I have been taking gabapentin 3x300 mg night and morning since august also one naproxen night and morning.I was tempted to give up on them several times but just lately I think they are starting to work I can go all day with very little pain. I am not sure which one is doing the job but who cares. I have a very dry mouth at night so I keep a glass of warter by the bed. also I am a little dizzy getting around.I can put up with that.  Ron
    • marion12117
      marion12117 ron02907

      Posted

      Hi there, Thanks for responding. I am getting more encouraged that eventually this medication will start kicking in as it did in your case after taking it from August.  My dr. said to come back in a months time - I feel I need for the dosage to be increased I`m only on 300 mg and everybody is on a lot more that are seeing results.

      Appreciate you taking the time to reply.

       

  • violetb
    violetb marion12117

    Posted

    I starting Gabapentin on 11/16/2014.  I have gone from 100mg to 1,800mg/day over the course of several weeks.  Around the second week I started coughing a lot and feeling chest pain.  Now I am coughing up green phlegm every morning! 
    • marion12117
      marion12117 violetb

      Posted

      I have since stopped taking Gabapentin. The coughing which started within 2 weeks and the phlegm and other mouth problems made this decision for me. Sorry you are having the same problem.  A lot of people do well on this medication and it relieves their pain but it is not for everyone.

      Best wishes.

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