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Please what is correct dosage of gabapentin for the restless leg syndrome ? i can't sleep i keep throwing my leg outside bed n moving it around ?

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Dr. Alvaro Aranda answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

600 mg at night: Studies done used 600 mg but some patient may need more (up to 1,200mg). Remember it may develop tolerance with time. Watch & see. But get a specialized to see you

Answered 5/25/2014

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