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Can gabapentin be used as a muscle relaxant?

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Dr. Peter Kurzweil answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not really: gabapentin is generally used for neuropathic pain, such as diabetic neuropathic pain. It is not likely to be effective as a muscle relaxant since it is unlikely to relieve muscle spasm.

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Answered 11/17/2015

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