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Dr Anders Mark Christensen Has Advised Me With Gabapentin For

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Posted on Sun, 12 Jan 2020
Question: Dr Anders Mark Christensen has advised me with Gabapentin for suspected chronic nerve damage as result from bad surgery at my testicale. my question what is the adviced dosage? how much per day? i don't have any main disease like diabetes or something else.

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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Gabapentin should be taken 1800mg- 3600mg per day.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per Medical literature, Gabapentin should be taken 1800mg - 3600mg per day.
Ias would suggest 600mg tablets thrice a day if 600mg tablets are available. If there is no response ,you can take 900mg three times in a day. Discuss with your treating doctor.

Hope I answered your query.
Wish you good health
Regards
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Dr Anders Mark Christensen Has Advised Me With Gabapentin For

Brief Answer: Gabapentin should be taken 1800mg- 3600mg per day. Detailed Answer: Hi As per Medical literature, Gabapentin should be taken 1800mg - 3600mg per day. Ias would suggest 600mg tablets thrice a day if 600mg tablets are available. If there is no response ,you can take 900mg three times in a day. Discuss with your treating doctor. Hope I answered your query. Wish you good health Regards