Posted by Mitch on September 16, 2001, at 13:51:28
In reply to bruising on neurontin, posted by sar on September 16, 2001, at 11:25:02
> lately my legs have been all bruised up! i've had 2 odd-looking large dark splotches, really purple, and my entire right shin is a light shade of blue! i'm not a hypochodnriac but i was beginning to think i've got cancer! today i read the little foldy piece of paper that came with my neurontin and found this:
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> Hematologic and Lymphatic System: *Frequent*: purpura most often described as bruising resulting from physical trauma...
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> Dermatological: *Infrequent*: skin discolor
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> has anyone else experienced this or anything similar?
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> thanks,
> sarSar,
Could it be another med causing it? I never had any bruising on Neurontin, but I did with Depakote, though (minor-after dinging my arms or legs). I suppose it is possible, what is your N dosage, did it result right after you increased it?
Mitch
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