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Respected doctor(s), is it possible to develop tolerance of neurontin over time irrespective of dosage??? if so, how it can be avoided?

Q: respected doctor(s), is it possible to develop tolerance of neurontin over time irrespective of dosage??? if so, how it can be avoided?

: It can’t be avoided if taken long enough but you can reduce the possibility by having “ drug holidays “. By that if you you stop for 48 hours every two weeks you may prev that occur ring. Good Luck

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

It can’t be avoided if taken long enough but you can reduce the possibility by having “ drug holidays “. By that if you you stop for 48 hours every two weeks you may prev that occur ring. Good Luck

Answered 1/31/2022

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

Gabapentin if taken as prescribed will not cause tolerance. Be aware of the many side effects and reasons to be careful of its usage.

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Respected doctor(s), is it possible to develop tolerance of neurontin over time irrespective of dosage??? if so, how it can be avoided?

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