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I take1200mg gabapentin daily for chemo induced neuropathy. i dont have pain just numbness in feet which has not improved.is this med meant for pain or meant to decrease numbness? wandering whether to increase dose or stop taking due to side effect
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Continue current Rx: which will help with all peripheral neuropathy. I do not recommend increasing or quitting current dosing, without consulting with your prescribing physician.
Answered 6/16/2019
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