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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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Yes: Crushing Neurontin (gabapentin) to make it easier to swallow is fine.
Answered 6/7/2015
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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.
Answered 5/1/2016
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