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Gabapentin sedation — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient starting gabapentin for neuropathic pain asks about driving. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: D — Avoid driving until they know how the medicine affects them

Gabapentin can cause dizziness and somnolence, affecting driving and machinery use. In this vignette, "Avoid driving until they know how the medicine affects them" is the safest single best answer. The other options are less appropriate because they miss the key clinical risk, conflict with UK medicines guidance, or delay needed review.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS