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Is gaba safe and effective?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

GABA: It is used to relieve symptoms of anxiety, relieve pain, adhd, promote muscle growth, burn fat, stabilize blood pressure & treat pms. Data regarding its safety are limited. Consult your doctor.

Dr Higginbotham and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 8/23/2017

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Engter an answer sum: Gaba what? If you mean gabapentin.. All depend of the dose, patient age and weight, and the medical indications...

Dr Rinker and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/9/2016

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