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What mechanism causes fluid retention with gabapentin?
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Not sure: The mechanism is unclear, but commonly patients will have 2-3 pounds of water retention that will be seen as ankle/foot swelling and will resolve within a few days of stopping the medication.
Answered 2/12/2020
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