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Would a therapist prescribe gabapentin for gad? would it help body tremors?

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Treatment: under the care of a physician Gabapentin could be considered non approved treatment for anxiety. If a manifestation of anxiety, the symptom of tremor should be monitored for improvement during the course of therapy.

Dr Khan agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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