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Why would somebody chew 5 300 mg neurontin (gabapentin)? is there any connection between neurontin (gabapentin) and heroin? they are capsules

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No relation: Neurontin (gabapentin) is usually given for nerve pain. There is no relation to it and heroin.

Answered 6/30/2014

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