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What Causes Drowsiness While On Gabapentin?
Yes , thank you. I am wondering why i feel so drowsy, and if my medications, taken together are causing this? I am taking gabapentin , 2 twice a day, and also metoprolol and atorvastatin along with thyroid in the a.m. and then trazodone at bedtime. Can you comment?
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Gabapentin is centrally acting (acts on brain).
It can cause drowsiness and sedation.
So better to avoid morning dose of gabapentin and take only night dose.
Similarly trazodone is also having sedative effect in the morning. So discuss about reducing its dose with your doctor.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Gabapentin is centrally acting (acts on brain).
It can cause drowsiness and sedation.
So better to avoid morning dose of gabapentin and take only night dose.
Similarly trazodone is also having sedative effect in the morning. So discuss about reducing its dose with your doctor.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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