Medication·Interactions·Reviewed June 9, 2026
Gabapentin interactions.
Gabapentin has 4 documented interactions in the NutriStack database. The full interaction list is below. None of this is a substitute for your prescriber's advice.
Gabapentin at a glance.
A quick, data-grounded summary. The full tables are below.
Gabapentin has 4 documented interactions in the NutriStack database. The full interaction list is below. None of this is a substitute for your prescriber's advice.
Substances that interact with gabapentin.
Every supplement and medication in the NutriStack database with a documented interaction with this drug, highest-severity first. Open any pair for the mechanism and sources.
| Substance | Interaction | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Caution | Alcohol can make gabapentin-related dizziness, slowed reaction time, and sedation less predictable. A small human laboratory study in... details → |
| Calcium | Timing Sensitive | Calcium-containing antacids and supplements may reduce gabapentin absorption through similar mechanisms as magnesium. The interaction can decrease... details → |
| Magnesium Citrate | Timing Sensitive | Magnesium can reduce gabapentin absorption when taken at the same time. A controlled pharmacokinetic study using magnesium oxide found substantially... details → |
| Magnesium Glycinate | Timing Sensitive | Magnesium-containing antacids and supplements reduce gabapentin absorption when taken concurrently. Studies have shown approximately 20% reduction... details → |
The full gabapentin profile.
Uses, typical dosing, side effects, and the cited evidence for this medication.
Common gabapentin questions.
Quick answers drawn from the tables above.
What interacts with Gabapentin?
In the NutriStack database, Gabapentin has 4 documented interactions. The most notable include Alcohol, Calcium, Magnesium Citrate, and Magnesium Glycinate. Check any specific combination before taking it and confirm with your prescriber.
Is it safe to take Alcohol with Gabapentin?
NutriStack classifies the Alcohol and Gabapentin pairing as caution: Alcohol can make gabapentin-related dizziness, slowed reaction time, and sedation less predictable. A small human laboratory study in alcohol-dependent participants did... Avoid alcohol when starting gabapentin, increasing the dose, or taking other sedating medicines. If your prescriber allows occasional alcohol, use... Always confirm with your prescriber.
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