I Have Prescribed GABAPENTIN 300mg Initially To Start 1x A

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Question : I have prescribed GABAPENTIN 300mg initially to start 1x a day for 3 days then 2x a day starting on the fourth day. I take the following: Atorvastati9n 10mg 1x a day, Metropole 25mg 2x a day, and Pantoprazole 40 mg 1x a day. Also, Vitamin D 5000 IV, Magnesium 400mg 1x a day, Turmeric and Co Q10 daily. I am concerned about medication interaction.

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (7 minutes later)

I have been diagnosed with lumbar radiculitis.

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
There are no significant medication interactions.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.

I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and I would try my best to help you.

I have noted your clinical details. Based on this, we do not expect any significant interactions between gabapentin and your previous medications. You can safely take gabapentin as prescribed.

I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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