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A 42-year-old male asked:

I take 300mg of gabapentin 3 times daily. can i also take 0.25mg of xanax (alprazolam) twice a day. just started the gabapentin interactions?

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Dr. Howard Shapiro
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis
Generally OK: These drugs have different purposes. Gabapentin is prescribed for pain. Xanax (alprazolam) is for anxiety. They are compatible.
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