Neurontin and Libido increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Libido increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Neurontin (gabapentin), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Klonopin, and have Restless leg syndrome.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Libido increased when taking Neurontin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 103,969 people who have side effects when taking Neurontin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Neurontin?

Neurontin has active ingredients of gabapentin. It is often used in neuralgia. eHealthMe is studying from 107,468 Neurontin users. Check the latest studies of Neurontin.

What is Libido increased?

Libido increased (increased sexual urge to have sex) is found to be associated with 228 drugs and 445 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Libido increased.

On Jul, 03, 2026

103,969 people reported to have side effects when taking Neurontin.
Among them, 26 people (0.03%) have Libido increased.

Among these 26 people:

How long have people been on Neurontin when they have Libido increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Libido increased when taking Neurontin? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Libido increased when taking Neurontin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Neurontin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Libido increased? *

Depression: 7 people, 26.92%
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 6 people, 23.08%
Headache (pain in head): 5 people, 19.23%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 5 people, 19.23%
Euphoric Mood (excessively happy but may become angry or irritable): 4 people, 15.38%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 4 people, 15.38%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 15.38%
Balance Disorder: 4 people, 15.38%
Dizziness: 3 people, 11.54%
Hair Loss: 3 people, 11.54%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 4 people, 15.38%
Parkinson's Disease: 3 people, 11.54%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 11.54%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 11.54%
Depression: 3 people, 11.54%
Diabetes: 3 people, 11.54%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 7.69%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 7.69%
Constipation: 2 people, 7.69%
Vulvovaginal Dryness: 1 person, 3.85%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

de Landaluce, L. O., Carbonell, P., Asensio, C., Escoda, N., López, P., & Laporte, J. R. , "Gabapentin and Pregabalin and Risk of Atrial Fibrillation in the Elderly: A Population-Based Cohort Study in an Electronic Prescription Database", Drug safety, 2018 Jan .
Scarff JR, "The Potential for Somnambulism Associated with Gabapentin", The Internet Journal of Psychiatry, 2014 Jan .
de Landaluce, L. O., Carbonell, P., Asensio, C., Escoda, N., López, P., & Laporte, J. R. , "Gabapentin and Pregabalin and Risk of Atrial Fibrillation in the Elderly: A Population-Based Cohort Study in an Electronic Prescription Database", Drug safety, 2018 Jan .
Scarff JR, "The Potential for Somnambulism Associated with Gabapentin", The Internet Journal of Psychiatry, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on gabapentin (the active ingredients of Neurontin) and Neurontin (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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