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Suggest Dosage For Gabapentin
Question: small brain stroke, involving right thalamus or peripheral neuropathy.
This was told by neurologist for my grandmother having burning and pain in right feet.
And gabapentine was suggested by him. He did not suggested any dose.
So what should be the dose and how many times it should be taken.
This was told by neurologist for my grandmother having burning and pain in right feet.
And gabapentine was suggested by him. He did not suggested any dose.
So what should be the dose and how many times it should be taken.
Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised, upload report
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Gabapentin can be initially started at 100 mg at night and increased gradually to 400 mg or more if required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Take treatment as advised, upload report
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Gabapentin can be initially started at 100 mg at night and increased gradually to 400 mg or more if required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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