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Will the sleepiness from neurontin (gabapentin) 300mg tid go away? i'm taking it 4 bipolar ll &anxiety. it works great just makes me so sleepy. will my body adjust
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Be patient.: Sleepiness from Neurontin (gabapentin) typically go away as your body adjusts to the medication and do not require medical attention. It might take 3-4 weeks. BTW, it's absolutely reasonable for you to ask your psychiatrist questions if you need more information.
Answered 2/10/2015
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Maybe: often times your body does adjust to the sedation caused by Neurontin (gabapentin). However you and your physician may want to consider slightly decreasing the dosage – this may lead to a significant decrease in the sedation
Answered 2/9/2015
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