Can Neurontin cause fluid build-up and "swelling"?

LV Regular Member Date Joined May 2008 Total Posts : 23	Posted 6/15/2008 10:33 AM (GMT -6)
	Have been on Neurontin for many years and never had this before. Upped my nighttime dose by 100 mg and have noticed the last few days have had ankle swelling, esp in the evening. Do my best to keep feet elevated, cut down on salt, etc. to no avail. Wondering if Neurontin or the summer heat is causing this. Am also more thirsty. Will see doctor in a week but wondered if anyone else has experienced this since I know CFS is very much a vascular dx as well. Thanks! Back to Top

hippimom2 Veteran Member Date Joined Jul 2005 Total Posts : 5403	Posted 6/16/2008 8:33 AM (GMT -6)
	LV, I'm on a very low dose of neurontin (200mg) and have never had th swelling. I did get some weird side effects when I tried to take a higher dose, but no swelling that I remember. You can always look up the side effects online. I think it's a good idea to talk to your doc about it too. Diagnosis: UCTD (lupus) 2006; Raynauds 2006; Sjogren's 2006; lupus symptoms began 2003; UC 2008; CFS 1991; Mono 1985 Meds: Plaquenil 400mg; Prednisone 5-10mg; Tramadol 100mg 3-4x daily; Doxepin 25-50mg; Prevacid; Evoxac; Steriod Cream and Mouth Rinse for tongue and mouth ulcers; Hydrocodone 5/500 prn for severe pain; Artificial tears Clickable: LUPUS INFORMATION & LUPUS RESOURCES. Please allow HealingWell to continue helping others by donating: http://www.healingwell.com/donate/ Co-Moderator: Lupus and CFS Forums Back to Top

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