Neurontin Side Effects

Tell your healthcare professional if any of the following side effects associated with Neurontin use are severe or persistent:

• drowsiness
• tiredness or weakness
• dizziness
• headache
• shaking of a part of your body that you cannot control
• double or blurred vision
• unsteadiness
• anxiety
• memory problems
• strange or unusual thoughts
• unwanted eye movements
• nausea
• vomiting
• heartburn
• diarrhea
• dry mouth
• constipation
• weight gain
• swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• back or joint pain
• fever
• runny nose, sneezing, cough, sore throat, or flu-like symptoms
• ear pain
• red, itchy eyes (sometimes with swelling or discharge)

Call your healthcare professional immediately if you experience any of the following side effects of Neurontin use:

• rash
• itching
• swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• hoarseness
• difficulty swallowing or breathing
• seizures

Are There Any Interactions With Drugs or Foods?

Neurontin and certain other medicines can interact with each other. Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take -- including prescription and non-prescription medicines -- especially:

• Antacids (e.g. Maalox) - lower blood levels of Neurontin may occur. Neurontin should be taken at least 2 hours after any antacid is taken

• Morphine (e.g. Kadian, MS Contin) - Higher blood levels of Neurontin may occur, increasing the chance of side effects

Neurontin will also add to the effects of alcohol and other central nervous system (CNS) depressants (e.g., antihistamines, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleep medications, prescription pain medication, narcotics, barbiturates, other seizure medication, muscle relaxants, anesthetics, or other medicines that can make you drowsy or less alert).

Neurontin - Getting Legal Help

While most medications have certain anticipated side effects, a drug manufacturer has a duty to make its products as reasonably safe as possible, and to inform the medical community and the public of known risks associated with its drugs. If a manufacturer fails to do so, it can be held legally responsible if patients are injured as the result of inadequate warnings or the unreasonably dangerous nature of the drug, under a legal theory called "product liability."

If you or a loved one have experienced any dangerous symptoms or unusual medical conditions while taking Neurontin, you should first contact your doctor or other healthcare professional. You may also wish to meet with an experienced attorney to discuss your options and to protect your right to a legal remedy for any injuries caused by Neurontin use.

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