Gabapentin for Parkinson’s

[Butterflygirles]

How does gabapentin help Parkinson’s?

[silvestrov]

I think this study may answer your question.

Gabapentin for parkinsonism: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/920...

[Smittybear7 in reply to silvestrov]

It was recommended to me for nerve pain. When I researched it it said it might increase tremors and neuro degeneration so it scared me and I chose not to try it. I also think it said not for long term use. Maybe I should revisit and get more information. Thanks

[Nitro53]

I use it for anxiety and it helps me greatly

[Hikoi]

It is usually for a side issue like restless legs and neuro type pain. I notice that the reference from Silverstrov is 1997. I wonder if there is more recent studies from this century.

[PalmSprings]

I use it for my neuropathy and pain.

[MomoP]

I had been taking Gabapentin for restless leg. When I first started having motor issues and researching, I came across information that said many cases of Parkinsons is misdiagnosed at first because parkinsonisms can be drug induced . Gabapentin was one of the drugs listed to cause this, in addition to anti psychotic and stomach motility drugs. I was happy to think my symptoms were drug induced and would eventually go away stopping the Gabapentin. The neurologist said no, I have Parkinsons and has never seen symptoms caused by Gabapentin, only anti psychotics, although I read otherwise. I stopped taking it immediately. Although I do believe I have Parkinsons, and hopefully nothing worse ( low dose C/L did nothing for me), I do not want to take the risk it may makes things worse or be causing more damage behind the scene. Just my two cents, and my experience 😊

[Smittybear7 in reply to MomoP]

I read the same thing about that drug. I read it can increase tremors and cause neuro degeneration. It was for nerve pain.