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Is there a gabapentin substitute?

How long does Gabapentin take to really work?

My Psychiatrist prescribed me this medication for my OCD and anxiety. He said it works right away. I have been on this medication for three weeks. I started at 100 MG 3 times a day. Now I am at 600 MG 3 times a day. My doctor is trying to find the right dosage for me. He told me I should know right... read more

Ingredients of gabapentin?

I am taking gabapentin and I am wondering what is the origin of it. I found it was discovered by the japenese about 40 years ago. Is it a natural compound or is it synthetic, or a combination? David K

I am taking Gabapentin 300 mg 3 times a day for shingles nerve pain. Can I stop it without side?

... effects? I do not think it is helping. Pain is mild

Why can't I donate blood plasma since I'm on hydrocodone for pain management?

I went to donate blood plasma last week, and during the medical exam I told them I was in pain management. I had to show them what medications I was on. Since I was on gabapentin, hydrocodone and flexiril I was told I would have to have my doctors consent to donate. My doctor filled out the... read more

Taking a lot of gabapentin to get high?

I get a monthly scrip of gabapentin 600mg 4 times a day. Except that I take a lot more of that and I'm usually done with it in 1-2 weeks. I read that it gets metabolized by the kidneys so I wanted to know if I continue to do this, how much damage would I be doing to my kidneys or how taking... read more

Gabapentin for fear of driving?

Has anyone used Gabapentin or any other medications for fear of driving, and if so what medications and dosages have worked for you?

Will neurontin and gabapentin help with numbness in fingers due to diabetic nerve damage?

I am experiencing numbness and tingling in both my hands, more concentrated on the right, especially the middle finger tip. This is due to diabetes. I have been experiencing this for a few weeks now. It isn't horribly painful, but it is uncomfortable. I will see my doctor this week. Would... read more

Can gabapentin cause hair loss?

What is the shelf life of gabapentin?

I have some gabentin that expired 5/2017 is it still safe to use?

My question was does gabapentin cause constipation?

After asking the question does gabapentin cause constipation I saw that I was not the only one with that question and I saw that it was causing constipation with other people as well I've never had an issue with going to the bathroom after discussing it with my doctor he put me on Linzess and... read more

How long does it take for gabapentin to work for anxiety?

I started taking 100 milligrams 3x day for anxiety 2 weeks ago. Then, just a couple days ago he bumped it up to 200 milligrams 3x day. I was on 200 milligrams for one day and then the very next day he bumped it up to 300 milligrams 3x day. So I have been on 300 3x day for 2 days now. When will it... read more

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