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Gabapentin vs amytriptyline for nerve pain?
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Neuropathy: They are different. Often they can used in combination. I tend to reserve Amitriptyline for use at night for patients who are also having trouble with insomnia. Gabapentin must be titrated to minimize side effects. The most common problem i see is practitioners titrating to a high enough dose to get a reduction in pain.
Answered 1/6/2020
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