Re: Neurontin/Drug Interaction

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Connie

Thanks for the kind words. Neurontin will increase the effects of any

central nervous system depressant such as other anti-epileptics,

alcohol, barbiturates and probably all sleeping aid medications. Its

action when taken with SSRI's and other antidepressants has not been

reported. Neurontin should be taken two hours before or after taking

Maalox, to avoid reduction of absorption. No other drugs are reported

to interact with Neurontin. Of interest, Neurontin can cause a false

positive test for urinary protein when tested by the dipstick method.

The older, sulphosalicylic acid standard method for urinary protein is

not affected.

Dr. Levin