Neurontin, an anti-convulsant is a common prescription medication that is prescribed for migraine headache sufferers. It is taken daily, as a preventative medication. Several anti-convulsants are prescribed by doctors to help prevent migraine headaches. While it is uncertain how they help prevent migraine headaches, research has shown that they do. However, with any prescription medication comes side effects.
Common side effects of Neurontin
Common side effects of Neurontin should not be bothersome or persistent. If a severe side effect persists please consult a healthcare professional.
Common side effects of Neurontin are:
- clumsiness
- constipation
- diarrhea
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- dry mouth
- nausea
- stomach upset
- tiredness
- vomiting
- weight gain
Severe side effects of Neurontin
Severe side effects of Neurontin should be taken serious as they can be life threatening. Please seek the advice of healthcare professionals if any changes of health or worsening of side effects occurs.
Severe side effects of Neurontin are:
- rash
- hives
- itching
- difficulty breathing
- tightness in the chest
- swelling of the mouth, face, lips or tongue
- unusual hoarseness
- abnormal thoughts
- back and forth eye movements
- behavioral problems
- change in school performance
- chest pain
- confusion
- fainting
- fast, slow or irregular heartbeat
- fever
- chills
- sore throat
- hyperactivity
- loss of coordination
- memory loss
- new or worsening mental or mood changes
- new or worsening seizures
- numbness of an arm or leg
- one-sided weakness
- severe or persistent headache or dizziness
- shortness of breath
- speech changes or trouble speaking
- suicidal thoughts or actions
- swelling of the hands, legs or feet
- tremors
- trouble concentrating
- twitching
- vision changes
While many of these side effects can be scary, it is important to remember that doctors know that there is a risk of these side effects. However, after hearing each patient’s struggle with migraine headaches, they have chosen that the benefit can outweigh the chance of side effects. If any of the severe side effects or any common side effect becomes persistent it is important to contact a healthcare professional before discontinuing any medication.
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