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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 ?
Alcohol should be avoided when you are on Gabapentin, Gabapentin can cause severe form of reaction called “Disulfiram” reaction when combined with alcohol.
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Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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Does Alcohol Consumption While On Gabapentin Cause Severe Side Effects?
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