How much gabapentin for severe GAD? Some weighing approx 215#.
Gabapentin dosage per body weight?
Question posted by HappyBirthday22 on 6 Nov 2021
Last updated on 7 November 2021 by WildcatVet
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WildcatVet
7 Nov 2021
Hi, Happy!
Psychotrophic medications like gabapentin are not prescribed by weight but by your response to the drug.
Doctors most often start at 300-600mg/day to determine if you're tolerating the medication well and if it's effective for you. If it isn't effective yet the dosage can be increased to a maximum of 1800mg-3600mg/day depending on the severity of your disorder.
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