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Gabapentin and alcohol

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arual2014
arual2014

I've been taking gabapentin for a week now. I take 100mg 200mg lunch and 200mg evening. It's my birthday tomorrow and wondered if I have half a pint of beer will it knock me out. The pharmacist said no alcohol what so ever I wondered what people's thoughts were

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  • marshall71
    marshall71 arual2014

    Posted

    First thing Happy Birthday for tomorrow .

    I drink on gab I'm on 300mg 3times a day I like and drink special brew which is 8% volume so

    Its strong beer a half a pint of beer won't do you any harm been on gab for over a year now

    And never had any problems at all .

    Every drug the pharmacy give says that .

    Don't worry enjoy your day and half a drink .

  • JohnAk
    JohnAk arual2014

    Posted

    You should listen to what your pharmacist tells you they are the people who know!! Hope this helps
  • jimbourg8
    jimbourg8 arual2014

    Posted

    I dont think light alcolol or a drink  is any harm. Listen to your body.  I noticed that when I took gaba.  though it took away my desire to drink at all......I mean , I lost all craving for any at all...... I dont use gaba. anymore. 

     

    • JohnAk
      JohnAk jimbourg8

      Posted

      Hi Jim

      Not meaning to be a killjoy ,I just mentioned that if your not to sure don't mix your tablets with drink.

      I take 2,700 mg a day and still have the odd fruit cider 😄 John

  • Beowolf
    Beowolf arual2014

    Posted

    Unlesss you already are feeling some kind of intoxicating effect from the Gaba, a few pints is no problem. Yes, the pharmacists always say that to be on the safe side. Just use your good judgement. I have used 1800 mg for 3 years, but it only makes me a bit drowsy after a few drinks. Then it`s no fun to drink anymore, and I go home.
    • JohnAk
      JohnAk Beowolf

      Posted

      Hi Wolf

      I Am on 2,700 A day plus cocodamol, I was only saying in my earlier post that if your not to sure just have the odd one or two

      Things John

  • rox731
    rox731 arual2014

    Posted

    I know it's been a week. Happy Birthday.  I know everyone has different results. Just adding mine.  I was on this drug for 47 days. I read the leaflet that came with it and it advised against it.  My hubby and I were out at a bar getting burgers, because the bars have the best, he had a beer and I had a coke.  I drank three large gulps of his drink.  I had to leave the restaurant. I was so sleepy I got sick and when I got home I took a nap for three hours. And felt horriible when I woke. So it's totally up to your effects of trying it out. I hope you had a great birthday.

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