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A member asked:
Gabapentin for nerve pain. can it be taken as needed? pamphlet says not to stop taking med w/o seeing dr but was told to take as needed
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No: Gabapentin should be taken every day as prescribed by your doctor to manage chronic pain effectively. Your doctor may make an adjustments according to your individual needs.
Answered 6/12/2017
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