Rodeo, CA
A 50-year-old male asked:
I take gabapentin 300 mg twice a day for severe bilateral peripheral neuropathy pain. is 900 mg a day safe for kidneys? i'm stage 3, pkd patient.
2 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. Djamchid Lotfianswered
Neurology 59 years experience
Yes : Recent studies suggest that 1800 mg is the most ideal dosage for most purposes naturally if a smaller dosage is working so much the better the drug is not nephrotoxic.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Jack Rubinanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 49 years experience
Increase Gabapentin?: Gabapentin (g) toxicity in patients with chronic kidney disease (ckd) is under recognized. Patients with CKD often receive inappropriately high g dosage for their kidney function, occasioning overt toxicity; advanced age and comorbidity predispose CKD patients to toxicity. I would ask your nephrologist's (c) opinion before increasing the dose, as the n knows you the best.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Mar 21, 2018
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
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.