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I have total kidney failure and insomnia. given gabapentin. i want some to help me sleep. diazepam?
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Ask Prescriber: Gabapentin side effect is sedation. If not working likely need a different strength. Not usually used for insomnia. Diazepam is also not used a lot for insomnia. There are newer and non addicting medications that will work for you. Ask your Dr. for different med.
Answered 12/30/2017
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