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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Gabapentin, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	10%	40%	40%	10%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	9.1%	45.5%	36.4%	0%	9.1%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	83.3%	0%	16.7%
Breathing	0%	28.6%	57.1%	14.3%	0%
Confidence	20%	20%	30%	0%	30%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	50%	30%	0%	20%
Digestion	11.1%	22.2%	55.6%	0%	11.1%
Emotional Well-being	22.2%	11.1%	33.3%	11.1%	22.2%
Energy	40%	10%	30%	10%	10%
Eyesight	12.5%	25%	50%	0%	12.5%
Memory	33.3%	22.2%	33.3%	0%	11.1%
Mental Clarity	30%	20%	30%	10%	10%
Pain	18.2%	9.1%	9.1%	36.4%	27.3%
Patience	18.2%	36.4%	27.3%	0%	18.2%
Sexual Health	40%	10%	50%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	28.6%	42.9%	14.3%	14.3%
Sleep	27.3%	36.4%	0%	27.3%	9.1%
Stress Level	20%	30%	30%	10%	10%

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Commonly Reported Gabapentin Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	37.5%	37.5%	0%	12.5%	12.5%
Anemia	80%	0%	0%	0%	20%
Apathy / Indifference	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	71.4%	0%	14.3%	14.3%	0%
Concentration / Focus Problems	22.2%	33.3%	11.1%	22.2%	11.1%
Coordination / Balance Problems	44.4%	22.2%	11.1%	11.1%	11.1%
Depression	12.5%	37.5%	37.5%	0%	12.5%
Dizziness	27.3%	27.3%	9.1%	27.3%	9.1%
Drowsiness	18.2%	45.5%	9.1%	18.2%	9.1%
Energy Loss	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Fatigue	27.3%	27.3%	18.2%	18.2%	9.1%
Hair Growth	60%	20%	0%	0%	20%
Headache	40%	20%	20%	20%	0%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment	60%	40%	0%	0%	0%
Lethargy	60%	20%	20%	0%	0%
Mood Swings	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Nausea	62.5%	25%	0%	12.5%	0%
Osteoporosis / Loss of Bone Mass	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Sore / Swollen Gums	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Gabapentin Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Apathy / Indifference	0%	40%	20%	20%	20%
Decrease in Platelet Count	80%	0%	0%	0%	20%
Decrease in White Blood Cell Count	80%	0%	0%	0%	20%
Energy Loss	0%	50%	25%	25%	0%
Fever	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Hair Growth	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment	0%	25%	50%	25%	0%
Infection	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Lethargy	0%	75%	0%	25%	0%
Mood Swings	0%	60%	20%	0%	20%
Mouth Sores	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Osteoporosis / Loss of Bone Mass	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Sore / Swollen Gums	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%

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Episodes since taking Gabapentin

Since taking Gabapentin Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

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23 Jul 2010	helps skin pain —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
23 Jul 2010	Helps me sleep better —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
25 Mar 2010	I was prescribed Gabapentin in conjunction with a check-up for my blood pressure. Since I have been taking it the pain from my fibromyalgia has ben eased. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
20 Mar 2009	some what works feet dont hurt as bad —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
19 Mar 2009	Has helped me control the pain of my leg after my back surgery. With regular use the leg pain is manageable. Without gabapentin my leg sends constant signals of pain and fire up my leg. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use