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Can gabapentin cause a flare with lupus and kidney disease?
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Gabapentin and SLE: Dear Gabriele: Some of the major side effects of gabapentin include: dizziness, fatigue, nausea, blurred vision; headache; dry mouth; and loss of balance or coordination. Gabapentin does not usually affect the kidney function. You need to see a physician if your rheumatologist is not available. Simple tests will determine your current activity of SLE. Best wishes, Nisha
Answered 8/22/2019
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Not really: The gabapentin dose must be adjusted for someone very severe kidney disease, but it cannot cause a lupus flare.
Answered 5/3/2016
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