A Case of Gabapentin-Induced Angioedema in a 31-year-old Female

Division

Far West

Hospital

MountainView Hospital

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

1-2023

Keywords

Angioedema, Gabapentin, Reaction, Allergy

Disciplines

Internal Medicine | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Abstract

Angioedema is a known potential side effect of gabapentin; however, not many reports of presentation exist in literature. This report is of a 31-year-old woman who presented with signs of sciatica and was started on gabapentin. When the gabapentin dosage was increased, she developed angioedema of the right side of her face, particularly pronounced in the periorbital region. Because an acute allergic reaction was suspected at first, the patient was treated with epinephrine and Benadryl. However, when the patient did not improve, angioedema was suspected. The patient was subsequently treated with steroids and gabapentin was discontinued

Publisher or Conference

World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews

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