10 Side Effects of Gabapentin
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Gabapentin Side Effect #10: Swollen Feet and Legs
Our cardiovascular systems are a network of tubes, valves and organs that help keep nutrient-rich blood and other fluids flowing throughout the body. The whole body is served, including the extremities, and we rarely even realize that it is happening at all. It is important that the flow of blood and fluids moves freely, though, and problems might occur otherwise.
One problem that can arise from problems with the cardiovascular system is edema, which is the accumulations of fluids. These fluids tend to accumulate in the feet and lower legs under the force of gravity, causing swelling. Edema is a fairly common symptom among children that are using gabapentin.
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