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Im on small dose of methadone and dr. gave me neurontin (gabapentin) for rls can i take them together ?

Q: im on small dose of methadone and dr. gave me neurontin (gabapentin) for rls can i take them together ?

: Likely you can use as gabapentin has few drug-drug interactions, but the two together may have additive drowsiness, dizziness, and sedation.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Likely you can use as gabapentin has few drug-drug interactions, but the two together may have additive drowsiness, dizziness, and sedation.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2021

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A member asked:

Im on small dose of methadone and dr. gave me neurontin (gabapentin) for rls can i take them together ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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