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Doc gave me gabapentin for meralgia paresthetica. how long before med kicks in for pain? feel kind of euphoric. normal?
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Usually a few days. : Gabapentin acts to stabilize nerves that are firing to much and are causing pain. Such as those in meralgia paresthetica. It can take a few days for the gabapentin to become effective, especially when starting with a low dose and increasing incrementally. Side effects include lethargy, sleepiness, dizziness, and yes a feeling of euphoria. Sometimes starting slow minimizes side effects.
Answered 2/13/2019
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