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Does Gabapentin Interact With Diazepam?

Posted on Sat, 16 Sep 2017

Question: is it OK to take diazipam 2mg with gabapetin 300mg

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be taken

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Health care magic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

Both of the medicines are well within recommended dosage and can be taken together if necessary. The chances of toxicity or drug interactions are minimal at 300 mg gabapentin and 2 mg diazepam.

However I like to state that both medications have overlapping actions and it may not be necessary to use them together in most instances.

I hope this helps you.
Thanks again.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (42 minutes later)

I've also been given propranolol 10mg 3 times a day I'm not sure abt taking these as I got dizziness just by taking one is this normal an can they be taken with gabapetin

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up.

Propranolol causes low blood pressure that could be the reason for having dizziness. So it is important to get checked your blood pressure and if it is low dose of propranolol need to be reduced.

However the dose of 30 mg propranolol per day along with 300 mg gabapentin and 2 mg diazepam can be taken provided there are no limiting side effects such as dizziness.

I hope this helps you further.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
In future, if you wish to ask any more questions, you can use the below-mentioned link to contact me.

http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386

Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (4 hours later)

why do I wake up with the tremors

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I think it is due to anxiety

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up.

Although I have limited information about the problem but on basis of nature of prescription it seems you have tremors due to anxiety. Both gabapentin, diazepam are effective in anxiety disorders and its symptoms such as tremors. Similarly propranolol lowers down the autonomic nervous system tone leading to reduction of tremors.

As all the prescribed medications have common anti anxiety properties I feel with proper use of medications you will be able to control your tremors.

I hope this helps you further.
Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (41 minutes later)

thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are always welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your positive feedback.

I am glad to know that the provided information met your expectations and I hope it will be useful for management of problem.

Wish you great health ahead.
Thanks again.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (3 minutes later)

I was on miratazpine didn't last night's an now I'm having the suicidel thoughts again what do I do

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please call emergency helpline

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up.

I am sorry to know that there are suicidal thoughts since last night. The first and most important thing is to seek help in nearby hospital. It will be appropriate to call emergency helpline in your country of residence.

I hope this helps you further.
Thanks again.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (11 minutes later)

I have was with the crisis team but they have discharged me say I've got to wait for reveiw

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I think it is important to approach them again

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up.

They have discharged you on basis of cross sectional report off your improvement or review but it does not mean that you can not approach them again.

In case there is emergence of symptoms it is recommended to approach them again.

I hope this clarifies.
Thanks again.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (43 minutes later)

thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks again for your positive feedback.

Please close the thread if you do not have more questions.

In future, if you wish to ask any more questions, you can use the below-mentioned link to contact me.

http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386

Thanks and regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad