My orthopedic doctor gave me tablet gabapentin nt. And pharmacist gave me gabapin nt. I want to know if it is safe to use as after taking tablet gabapin nt I feel drowsy and high. (also I have read on google about tablet that it is used for seizures and rls (restless leg syndrome) and also for nerve pain. Ps: I have suffered from sprain in acl and my doctor gave me tablet gabapentin nt and tablet dupact and also a hinged knee brace. I have been told to take tablet at night. My injury is 6 months old, I fell from side and hurt my left knee. I started to feel uncomfortable and pain while jogging, squatting, using staircase. After an mri about 5-6 months later the above prescription was given.

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Dr. Kunal Ajitkumar ShahOrthopedic Doctor2yrs exp

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You can take gabapentin nt if your pain is severe. Otherwise other painkillers will be enough and you have to bear the drowsiness. Seizures and rls are very rare side effects of gabapentin nt. So don't worry. Also if your pain doesn't decrease you should show it to sport medicine specialist.

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