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I use gabapentin for my anxiety and to help me sleep. what am i supposed to feel while on it? i don't think it's working

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Not anti anxiety: Gabapentin although occasionally has a sedative effect ,is not an anti anxiety medication It is usually given to people who suffer from abnormal sensory symptoms ( tingling,numbness etc)

Answered 7/3/2020

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Dr. Steven Warren answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See provider: more physicians are using gabapentin for anxiety but the medications has a wide range of doses so you may need more or need a different medication See provider to first increase it to get to the right dose to help you

Answered 11/16/2014

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