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I have a hard time swallowing my 600mg gabapentin tablets. is it ok if i crush and mix with apple sauce or break them in 4 pieces to swallow easier?

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Dr. Rick Barnett answered

Yes: Crushing Neurontin (gabapentin) to make it easier to swallow is fine.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 6/7/2015

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Dr. Patricia Foster answered

Can try liquid: You can crush pill, use a pill cutter or try gabapentin in liquid form which needs to be stored in refrigerator. Discuss with your prescribing doctor. Hope this helps.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/1/2016

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A member asked:

I have a hard time swallowing my 600mg gabapentin tablets. is it ok if i crush and mix with apple sauce or break them in 4 pieces to swallow easier?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rick Barnett answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Patricia Foster answered

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

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