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I take 100mg gabapentin at bedtime to help me sleep and for my heds related pain.. lately ive been waking up with a very heavyfeeling. as if im just deadweight and it takes me a bit to get out of bed. could that be the gabapentin is still active?

Q: i take 100mg gabapentin at bedtime to help me sleep and for my heds related pain.. lately ive been waking up with a very heavyfeeling. as if im just deadweight and it takes me a bit to get out of bed. could that be the gabapentin is still active?

: Yes, it is likely a side effect of gabapentin even the dose is quite low if your kidney function is normal. You can prove it by stopping its use.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, it is likely a side effect of gabapentin even the dose is quite low if your kidney function is normal. You can prove it by stopping its use.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/9/2023

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Since gabapentin will be effective in most folks for at least 8 hrs., most likely you are experiencing side effects. This might be mitigated if you take it a few hours earlier in the evening.

Answered 2/26/2023

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A member asked:

I take 100mg gabapentin at bedtime to help me sleep and for my heds related pain.. lately ive been waking up with a very heavyfeeling. as if im just deadweight and it takes me a bit to get out of bed. could that be the gabapentin is still active?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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