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Taking gabapentin. three weeks in im experiencing numb tongue and face body twitching and jerking. worsening fibromyalgia pain in hands/feet. cause?
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Gabapentin: A large number of neurologic side effects have been reported with gabapentin. Please contact your prescribing doctor as soon as you are able and follow his or her advice as to how to handle this situation. Best of luck to you.
Answered 1/31/2015
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Possibly med: If these symptoms started after Gabapentin was initiated, stop the Gabapentin and see if they resolve.
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