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What Is The Use Of Gabapentin?

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Posted on Tue, 5 Nov 2013
Question: what thing I consume cause Gabapentin to not work?
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Answered by Dr. Satyadeo Choubey (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Antacids

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query.
What the literature say about gabapentin is, it is antacid which interferes with the absorption of the drug. So if you are taking antacids (Both Aluminium or magnesium containing) please take the drug at least 2 hours before taking antacids...

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What Is The Use Of Gabapentin?

Brief Answer:
Antacids

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query.
What the literature say about gabapentin is, it is antacid which interferes with the absorption of the drug. So if you are taking antacids (Both Aluminium or magnesium containing) please take the drug at least 2 hours before taking antacids...

Best wishes