I recently tried Lyrica and have up after two weeks. I have RA but the swelling in my hands and feet were UNBEARABLE. I couldn't wear shoes it was miserable. I see my dr next week. It truly was a swelling Ive never had before.
Xoxo MLC.

Dixie I don't know about this, but if it says to seek attention immediately why don't you call the ER and get their opinion on it. Ask them what they would do if you came in.

I hope this works out for you and nothing serious happens.

Prayers and hugs,

Toni

I am on this med, but never had any swelling, so I can't advise about whether or not the swelling will go away. If this is listed as a severe symptom, it makes sense to stop it, for sure. Irocket's idea sounded good to me. Never thought about just CALLING an ER.

I really hate gabapentin. I take only a small dose (400 mg) because at higher does I had muscle twitching, which I beelieve was caused by it. Who knows, for sure? Are you getting either twitching or dry mouth?

This stuff is being handed out like candy, these days. I guess it helps some people. Not me, well, at least not very much.

Hugs, Dixie

Hi,
When on Gabapentin my feet and legs became horrible swollen. The doctor thought I might have PADS because I smoke and ordered a test for that. That was negative, and after several more tests it was found that it was the gabapentin causing it. I got severe pitting adema from it (that never has gone away- now two years since taking it..)and damaged nerves from the severe swelling. Rsd moved from my left hand into my feet. I have permanent damage in my feet now from taking it. Sure wish I had paid better attention and stopped taking it when the swelling first happened!

I took this drug VERY briefly, I never wanted to go on it in the first place, but I was talked into it. I do remember the Pharmasist made a big deal that if my feet swelled to contact my doctor immediatly. I never took it for long enough to see. I could not stand the extreme sleepiness, and then when I woke up, I felt like a zombie for hours.
I would definatly call either your doctor or the ER like others have suggested.
Good Luck

See your Dr.
I have side effects, used lycria but it made me have so many side effects had to stop.
I have had some side effects on gabpention but it heaps with pain so its worth it.

Thanks everyone for your replies. I'm not going to take it anymore. My foot is better but still slightly swollen and as I sit here typing I swear it feels like it is swelling back up.
No more for me.
Thanks again!

Hugs

I had same sude affects, plus i had a hardtime breathing, couldnt take it anymore. Good luck. Michelle

Oh my! I've hadthe worst dry mouth since taking it and my muscle twitches have become more like muscle lurces. The other day, my arm actually flew up and my hand hit my head!

I drink a gallon of water a day and I'm still dry. I've mentioned these things to my doc, but she doesn't even liste to me, anymore.

It's gotten where I don't know what's a symptom and what's a side effect!

well I just noticed my legs are swollen. I'm having problems with my speech and I'm sleeping....which for me is very unusual...so no more for me!! haven't taken any since last night. I hope it moves out fast! Thank goodness I was trying to increase it really slowly...still on really low dose!
Thanks everyone

cherry,

dry mouth is a side effect unrelated to the amount of water that you consume. The only that seems to work for me is to always have a water bottle near by to keep those mucus membranes moist. Be careful of the teeth. Dry mouth at night can allow tooth rot. Rinsing with a floride rinse before bed will help protect the enamel at night.

What's a symptom and what's a side effect? I am wondering the same thing, Cherry. I suspect we are not alone.