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I'm taking gabapentin 900 mg daily and i've been having severe bloating, gas and constipation since i started. is this common? i'm very uncomfortable!

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Dr. Brian Le answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Side effects: You might experience unwanted side effects from gabapentin. Please see your doctors for dosage adjustment or medication change.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/8/2016

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