Gabapentin Dosing for Hiccups

Dosing Protocol

• The American Academy of Neurology recommends starting gabapentin at a dose of 100-300 mg twice daily, with no titration typically needed beyond the initial dose for hiccups, unlike the higher doses required for neuropathic pain 1, 2

Clinical Considerations

• Patients with renal impairment require dose adjustment of gabapentin, as recommended by the National Kidney Foundation 2