Gabapentin overdose

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Oral overdose

Treatment

Acute oral overdoses of Neurontin up to 49 grams have been reported. In these cases, double vision, slurred speech, drowsiness, lethargy and diarrhea were observed. All patients recovered with supportive care. Return to top

Gabapentin can be removed by hemodialysis. Although hemodialysis has not been performed in the few overdose cases reported, it may be indicated by the patient’s clinical state or in patients with significant renal impairment. Return to top

Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.