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Is Gabapentin Helpful In Managing Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms?
Question: I understand gabapentin can also help persons going through alcohol withdrawl. When did the FDA approve it for this purpose?
Brief Answer:
it is one of its off label uses
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is one of the off label uses of gabapentin. This means that it has not been officially approved for this reason but has been found to be helpful.
Gabapentin has a number of different off label uses- neuropathic pain (nerve related pain), fibromyalgia, restless leg syndrome.
Helping with the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal is one of its other off label uses.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
it is one of its off label uses
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is one of the off label uses of gabapentin. This means that it has not been officially approved for this reason but has been found to be helpful.
Gabapentin has a number of different off label uses- neuropathic pain (nerve related pain), fibromyalgia, restless leg syndrome.
Helping with the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal is one of its other off label uses.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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