Gaba and Gabapentin drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Gaba (gaba (gamma - aminobutyric acid)) and Gabapentin (gabapentin). Common drug interactions include constipation among females and acne among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Gaba and Gabapentin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 26 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Gaba?

Gaba has active ingredients of gaba (gamma - aminobutyric acid). It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 428 Gaba users. Check the latest studies of Gaba.

What is Gabapentin?

Gabapentin has active ingredients of gabapentin. It is often used in peripheral neuropathy. eHealthMe is studying from 322,990 Gabapentin users. Check the latest studies of Gabapentin.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

26 people who take Gaba and Gabapentin together, and have interactions are studied.

Gaba and Gabapentin drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Gaba and Gabapentin, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Constipation
  2. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  3. Diarrhoea
  4. Fluid retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood)
  5. Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
  6. Joint swelling
  7. Musculoskeletal stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves)
  8. Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
  9. Pelvic discomfort
  10. Renal impairment (severely reduced kidney function)

male:

  1. Acne (skin problems that cause pimples)
  2. Gait disturbance
  3. Immobile (not moving)

What are the common drug interactions of Gaba and Gabapentin, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Skin wrinkling (wrinkle on skin)
  2. Tendon rupture (tear of tendon)
  3. Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears)
  4. Visual impairment
  5. Disease recurrence
  6. Abnormal behaviour
  7. Abnormal dreams
  8. Acne (skin problems that cause pimples)
  9. Adrenal disorder
  10. Arthralgia (joint pain)

40-49:

  1. Headache (pain in head)
  2. Aphasia (damage to the parts of the brain that control language)
  3. Asthma
  4. Aura
  5. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
  6. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness)
  7. Central nervous system lesion (an abnormality in tissue of brain or spinal cord)
  8. Confusional state
  9. Cough
  10. Depressed mood

50-59:

  1. Application site erythema (redness of the skin at application site)
  2. Application site irritation
  3. Application site pain
  4. Application site rash
  5. Nightmare (unpleasant dream)
  6. Suicidal ideation

60+:

  1. Abdominal pain upper
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  3. Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
  4. Joint swelling
  5. Musculoskeletal stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves)
  6. Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
  7. Pelvic discomfort
  8. Renal impairment (severely reduced kidney function)
  9. Uterine leiomyoma (uterine benign tumour derived from smooth muscle)
  10. Vomiting

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Pain: 4 people, 15.38%
  2. Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 4 people, 15.38%
  3. Urination - Painful: 3 people, 11.54%
  4. Sleep Disorder: 3 people, 11.54%
  5. Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 11.54%
  6. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 11.54%
  7. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 11.54%
  8. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 3 people, 11.54%
  9. Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problem in separate organs of gastrointestinal system): 3 people, 11.54%
  10. Endometrial Cancer: 3 people, 11.54%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on gaba (gamma - aminobutyric acid) and gabapentin (the active ingredients of Gaba and Gabapentin, respectively), and Gaba and Gabapentin (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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