Can You Take Gabapentin And Sudafed Together?

Answer

There is no known drug interaction between Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) and gabapentin. They are considered safe to take together.

Similarly, Sudafed PE, which contains phenylephrine, is also safe to take with gabapentin.

Sudafed and gabapentin don't share many common side effects either aside from gastrointestinal effects (e.g., nausea) and headaches. If these occur, they are generally mild in nature.

If nasal congestion has been a continuing problem for you, you may want to try a nasal steroid, such as Flonase, Rhinocort or Nasacort. They are very effective for relieving congestion as well as other allergy symptoms. They are safe to use with gabapentin as well.

What Is Sudafed?

Sudafed is a brand name of a family of products.

Sudafed generally refers to pseudoephedrine, a nasal decongestant. Sudafed PE contains a similar decongestant, phenylephrine.

Pseudoephedrine is used to relieve nasal congestion caused by colds, allergies, and hay fever. It is also used to temporarily relieve sinus congestion and pressure.

Pseudoephedrine is in a class of medications called nasal decongestants and works by causing narrowing of the blood vessels in the nasal passages.

What Is Gabapentin?

Gabapentin is used to help control certain types of seizures in people who have epilepsy. It is also used to relieve nerve-type pain and treat restless legs syndrome (RLS).

Gabapentin is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. It treats seizures by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain and relieves pain by changing the way the body senses it.

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