LDL cholesterol

[Matmmhg7]

I have been on gabapentin for a little over two years. I had my cholesterol checked and my LDL went from 70 to 125. Has any body had that happen and do you think it was from the gabapentin? If so did you switch to another medication and what was it?

[SueJohnson]

Yes that can happen although generally it happens to people who already have a LDL above normal. It is still not in the high range. It is considered "near optimal"

Pregabalin does not appear to increase LDL so you can directly switch to it. Divide the amount of gabapentin you are taking by 6.