my partner gets an erection then goes limb, he's prescribed Gabapentin for back pain and was on a low dose he didnt have a problem with an erection then. he is on a higher dose now and finds it difficult with this and he's really worried it could affect our relationship. I was worried at first that it could be me, when I knew what the problem was I became to understand and told my partner not to worry. Gabapentin says the side affects can cause impotence, I need to know more about it. then I can discuss it with my partner.
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Q: Gabapentin can it cause impotence in men
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12/15/08 6:59pm
Impotence has been described as a possible side effect so your partner should let the prescribing doctor know this has occured and see if it can be addressed by switching to another medication.
2/ 7/11 8:15pm
My husband just started taking this medication and our information did not mention erectile problems at all. My husband is still able to get an erection but it is not a full erection and goes limp quickly and he has a very hard time achieving orgasim. He was perscribed this for back pain as well.
4/29/11 10:21pm
Gabapentin could be the cause of his problem, but is he on any narcotic pain relievers (like vicodin[hydrocodone], codeine, percocet, norco, etc)?
If so, the narcotic is probably the culprit, because narcotics (opiates/opiods) have a really strong tendency to make it difficult to achieve and maintain erections. Gabapentin on the other hand can cause erectile difficulties too, but it's less common especially in lower doses.
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