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My doc said it's safe to take 100 mg gabapentin every 2 hours for my anxiety. was told by another doc at hospital that it's not. who is correct?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

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Neurontin (gabapentin): Can be taken every 8 hours. It's not a great medication for anxiety. Be careful with Benadryl (diphenhydramine) as it can cause involuntary movements, fever and psychosis.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/23/2016

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A member asked:

My doc said it's safe to take 100 mg gabapentin every 2 hours for my anxiety. was told by another doc at hospital that it's not. who is correct?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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