Table 1 Gabapentin scheme
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Day time | 8:00 a.m. | 14:00 p.m. | 22:00 p.m. |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | – | – | 300 mg |
2 | 300 mg | – | 300 mg |
3 | 300 mg | 300 mg | 300 mg |
Increase depending on patient’s needs | |||
4 | 300 mg | 300 mg | 600 mg |
5 | 600 mg | 300 mg | 600 mg |
6 | 600 mg | 600 mg | 600 mg |
7 (maximum dose) | 1200 mg | 1200 mg | 1200 mg |