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Does Alcohol Consumption While On Gabapentin Cause Severe Side Effects?
I am currently on Gabapentin (3) times a day for nerve pain. As of late I have felt horrible the following day after consuming 4-5 alcoholic drinks. Can this be a side affect of this drug and if so is there another drug you would suggest that may not affect me as much if alcohol is consumed ?
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
Hello,
Alcohol should be avoided when you are on Gabapentin, Gabapentin can cause severe form of reaction called “Disulfiram” reaction when combined with alcohol.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Alcohol should be avoided when you are on Gabapentin, Gabapentin can cause severe form of reaction called “Disulfiram” reaction when combined with alcohol.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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