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Had shingles and been given 100mg gabapentin. taken first one this morning about half hour after felt really dizzy and sick. is this normal?
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Yes possible: Side effects of Neurontin (gabapentin ) rx ed for pain due to herpes zoster ( shingles ) neuritis , will give dizziness nausea speak to your doctor
Answered 7/23/2014
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