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Is gabapentin safe when used on an as needed basis for insomnia and fibromyalgia? i don't have seizures, but doctor prescribed this for sleep.
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Yes: gabapentin is a very good sleeping pill because it increases slow-wave sleep unlike most other agents. it is ok to take on an as needed basis. also fibromyalgia can often respond to medications used for migraine. i hope you feel better.
Answered 1/27/2020
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