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Can Valium Or Gabapentin Cause Weight-gain?
Question: Hello,
I'm wondering which is more likely to cause weight gain: 80mg of valium per day or the maximum dosage of gabapentin (4,800mg) per day? I have to be on one or the other for awhile because of a temazepam taper that was done too rapidly and resulted in protracted withdrawal syndrome. I realize it will take longer to get off the valium, but I'm not concerned about that.
I'm wondering which is more likely to cause weight gain: 80mg of valium per day or the maximum dosage of gabapentin (4,800mg) per day? I have to be on one or the other for awhile because of a temazepam taper that was done too rapidly and resulted in protracted withdrawal syndrome. I realize it will take longer to get off the valium, but I'm not concerned about that.
Brief Answer:
Gabapentin is more likely to cause weight gain.
Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM
Gabapentin is more likely to cause weight gain compares to Valium 80 mg. You can take the drug and then gradually reduce the dose to come off the drug completely.
Thanks and take care
You are welcome to ask follow up doubts.
Gabapentin is more likely to cause weight gain.
Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM
Gabapentin is more likely to cause weight gain compares to Valium 80 mg. You can take the drug and then gradually reduce the dose to come off the drug completely.
Thanks and take care
You are welcome to ask follow up doubts.
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