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Is amitriptyline or neurontin (gabapentin) better for neuropathy?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Both work for some : it's variable. Some patients do better on one, others on the other. Both drugs can cause drowsiness at first, and some other side effects. Most doctors recommend starting at a low dose and gradually increasing it.

Dr Nabrinsky agreed

Answered 9/15/2019

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