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Gabapentin counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A 64-year-old woman is prescribed gabapentin for neuropathic pain. She has not taken it before and asks why the dose starts low and increases over several weeks. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: A — The dose is titrated to balance pain relief with dizziness and drowsiness

Gabapentin is commonly titrated gradually to improve tolerability. Dizziness, drowsiness and coordination problems can occur, particularly early or after dose increases. Abrupt discontinuation should be avoided unless urgent safety concerns require prescriber advice.

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