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Does gabapentin cause itching as a side effect?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Only if allergic: Any drug can cause an allergic reaction and thus the answer is possible. However we often use gabapentin on patients who suffers from intense itching when the cause cannot be determined.

Answered 7/11/2019

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