Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
If i was recently prescribed gabapentin (sp?) and my neurologist has ordered a spinal tap, could the medication alter the results of the proteins?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Gabapentin: is a commonly prescribed medication with various purposes. It will not cause an abnormality in your spinal fluid.
Answered 10/1/2015
2.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have been on Gabapentin for neuropathy for 1 year by neurologist.also on Lyrica (pregabalin) for 4 mos.for Fibromyalgia by Rheumatologist. Is both ok together?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is Lyrica (pregabalin) good for neuropathy foot pain? I can't tolerate Gabapentin. I go to the neurologist tomorrow.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Are there any contraindications for Neurontin (gabapentin) therapy for pain in a bipolar person taking carbamazepine? Seeing a neurologist in january...
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is gabapentin effective in treating severe spinal stinosis and a herniated disk?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
On gabapentin 300mg daily at bedtime for 2-3 months because of numb toes, prescribed by neurologist but lost insurance because of the pandemic. Tapering necessary when I want to stop on Sep or Oct for such low dose?
Can acupuncture help with spinal stenosis? My Grandmom is 78, has had spinal stenosis for years, has been on gabapentin & has had a lot of PT. She just recently had 2 surgeries to try to help with her pain & inability to stand. What else can help?
I'm currently taking Neurontin (gabapentin) 300mg tid for neurogenic pain due to spinal issues. Is there any way to mitigate cognitive impairment from the drug?
Have spinal stenosis with budging lumbar discs .Have burning toes. Take Neurontin (gabapentin) . It does not work after 3 weeks . Is drug right for stenosis!
My neurologist has me on gabapentin for my chronic carotidynia. It hasn't helped at all, and she just keeps upping the dosage. Is there an alternate?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
