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Old 03-31-2021, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Jomar View Post
Might be good to check meds online for information & interactions.
here's a few examples..

[Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of gabapentin such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with gabapentin. Do not use more than the recommended dose of gabapentin, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.]

[if you are taking lisinopril you should be advised to avoid moderately high or high potassium dietary intake. This can cause high levels of potassium in your blood. Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking lisinopril, unless your doctor has told you to.]
Thank you very much for this information, very very helpful. She has been off alcohol for weeks since before we were prescribed gabapentin-- that's probably why her doctor didn't give it to us until after we had confirmed she'd been off of it already. And I'll have to do something about the oranges we just bought too then, it seems. Will keep my eye out for anything else high in potassium, too. Thanks!
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