20 yrs seizure-free, discontinued depakote. experienced anxiety. started neurontin (gabapentin). now 300 mg tid. anxiety gone, but st memory probs. & anomia. temp?

Unlikely temporary: You are likely experiencing anti-cholinergic side effects from the medication, which is a bit uncommon with gabapentin, but unlikely to improve readily on its own. However, you may well be inordinately sensitive to such reactions, and might be well to check for underlying structural brain issue which results in this effect.

Neurontin (gabapentin) side effec: Depakote has powerful antianxiety properties. You do not report side effects. When it was discontinued, you had a return of anxiety which is being treated with neurontin (gabapentin). While memory problems and anomia are uncommon, they may be a side effect of neurontin (gabapentin). Speak to your prescriber about this and discuss alternatives such as returning to depakote.