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Can anyone tell me if the medication neurontin/gabapentin is used for migraines?
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Sometimes: There are reports of Gabapentin being used to treat migraine, but it is not approved by the fda for that purpose.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Yes: Gabapentin can be used for prevention of episodic and chronic migraine prevention with fairly good efficacy. Side effects incude sleepiness, dizziness, and less often swelling of the feet and weight gain.
Answered 9/28/2016
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