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Can Neurontin Be Taken For Depression?

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Posted on Tue, 24 Jan 2017
Question: Has Neurontin ever been used to treat depression and/or drug dependency?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It can be used in drug dependncy

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Neurontin contains gabapentin. It is an anti epileptic drug. It can be used in drug dependncy to treat withdrawal symptoms. It prevents convulsions and anxiety symptoms.
However it is not used in treatment of depression.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.

Regards,
Dr Chintan Solanki.
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Can Neurontin Be Taken For Depression?

Brief Answer: It can be used in drug dependncy Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Neurontin contains gabapentin. It is an anti epileptic drug. It can be used in drug dependncy to treat withdrawal symptoms. It prevents convulsions and anxiety symptoms. However it is not used in treatment of depression. Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further. Regards, Dr Chintan Solanki.