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Gabapentin vs clonazepam for unexplained burning sensations all over body (all medical testing was normal). which better?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Gabapentin is for: "nerve" type pain and seems to do well. clonazepam is a benzodiazepine which is addictive and used more for anxiety or seizures. Gabapentin would be a better option or even pregabilin

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2014

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