A member asked:

My question is about my dad he's 79 was told he has neuropathy hes been put on gabapentin now at 1200mg per day not really make any difference w/edema?

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For nerve pain: Gabapentin is for the nerve pain associated with neuropathy. It has no effect on edema in the extremities - diuretics are the medications usually used for that purpose.

Answered 6/25/2014

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