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Had severe burning/pain in neck/extremities.neuro thought zonegran may be cause,weaning off,started neurontin, (gabapentin)burning gone.common w/zonegran?

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It can happen: One of the known side effects of zonisamide (Zonegran®) is "pain, burning, numbness, or tingling in the hands or feet." The important thing is that you've notified your neurologist and a medication change was made hat has relieved the burning. Further reading: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a603008.html

Dr Christensen agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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