Gabapentin — Drug Interactions, Alcohol & Pregnancy Guide

Last reviewed: · Source: US FDA drug label database

About Gabapentin

Gabapentin is a controlled drug (Class C, Schedule 3) in the UK, used for nerve pain and epilepsy. It has significant potential for misuse and is dangerous in combination with opioids and alcohol. UK drug safety data shows significant overdose mortality when combined with opioids.

Also sold as: Neurontin

Drug class Anticonvulsant / Gabapentinoid
Used for Neuropathic pain, Epilepsy, Anxiety (off-label)
Max adult dose 300-1200mg three times daily depending on indication
OTC in UK Prescription only

Gabapentin and Alcohol

🔴 AVOID

Avoid — gabapentin and alcohol both depress the CNS, and together significantly increase sedation and overdose risk.

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Gabapentin — Drug Combinations

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Gabapentin + Tramadol
Use with caution — gabapentin and tramadol can increase sedation and are associa…
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Gabapentin + Codeine
Gabapentin combined with codeine or other opioids significantly increases the ri…

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