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Is Dilantin Safe To Take For Sciatic Pain?
Question: I HAVE BEEN PRESCRIBED 1200 MG OF GABAPENTIN TO CONTROL BACK (SCIATIC) PAIN UNTIL I CAN HAVE A STEROID SHOT XXXXXXX 13TH. I HAVE FOR YEARS TAKEN 300 MG OF DILANTIN DAILY. IS IT SAFE TO TAKE THE DILANTION OR WOULD THE GABAPENTIN REPLACE IT?
Brief Answer:
No. Take both!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this sciatic pain. Both drugs are different and used for different actions. There is no interaction between them and feel free to take both together.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
No. Take both!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this sciatic pain. Both drugs are different and used for different actions. There is no interaction between them and feel free to take both together.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
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