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Psychiatrist suggested adding gabapentin 300mg as adjunct to lexapro (escitalopram) 20mg for my anxiety. wanted a second opinion on efficacy of this drug combo.

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Dr. Matthew Smith answered

Don't expect: a second opinion in this manner: for that you need to make a full appointment with another doctor. It can be said that gabapentin is sometimes efficacious for anxiety and works ok with Lexapro (escitalopram). But is it a good choice for you? You need a fuller evaluation.

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Answered 10/6/2016

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A member asked:

Psychiatrist suggested adding gabapentin 300mg as adjunct to lexapro (escitalopram) 20mg for my anxiety. wanted a second opinion on efficacy of this drug combo.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matthew Smith answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

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