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Est. 2024 • Clinical Guidelines Distilled

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Last Updated: 8/26/2025

Renal Dose Adjustment for Gabapentin

Dosing Considerations

  • Failing to calculate creatinine clearance accurately in elderly patients or those with altered muscle mass can lead to inappropriate dosing, according to the American Geriatrics Society 1
  • Using standard doses in patients with unrecognized chronic kidney disease can result in toxicity, as recommended by the American Geriatrics Society 1

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