
Can Neurontin Be Taken For Depression?

Question: Has Neurontin ever been used to treat depression and/or drug dependency?
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.
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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Dr. Nagamani Ng

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