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Taken Overdose Of Gabapentin. How Long Will It Take To Leave The Body?
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Sat, 24 Aug 2013
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Sat, 24 Aug 2013
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Question : I accidentilly overdosed on gabapentin, how long before it leaves my system?
Brief Answer:
5- 7 hours
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir ,
Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX
Well gabapentin has a half life of 5-7 hours . By this time it gets out from system.
In case you feel dizziness or there is any loss of consciousnes see a doctor immediately. A stomach wash may be required .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
5- 7 hours
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir ,
Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX
Well gabapentin has a half life of 5-7 hours . By this time it gets out from system.
In case you feel dizziness or there is any loss of consciousnes see a doctor immediately. A stomach wash may be required .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am just having trouble speaking, slurred speach and its been 5-7 hours.
Brief Answer:
seek emergency care
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir ,
Kindly seek medical care at earliest . Dont waste time may be a gastric lavage will be required and further management depends on complications.
Dr Shruti
seek emergency care
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir ,
Kindly seek medical care at earliest . Dont waste time may be a gastric lavage will be required and further management depends on complications.
Dr Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I dont think I need to go to the er, it will slowly get out of my system.
Brief Answer:
In my opinion you should.
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir,
In my opinion you should go to hospital and seek medical advise but thats your decision.
Get well soon.
Take care.
In my opinion you should.
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir,
In my opinion you should go to hospital and seek medical advise but thats your decision.
Get well soon.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
why do you think its so important?
Brief Answer:
It is important.
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir ,
It is important because when the drug has been absorbed in body we cannot do amything . Only till the time it is unabsorbed rescue measures can be taken. So its important to seek medical advise at earliest.
Dr. Shruti
It is important.
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir ,
It is important because when the drug has been absorbed in body we cannot do amything . Only till the time it is unabsorbed rescue measures can be taken. So its important to seek medical advise at earliest.
Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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