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QuoteCan Gabapentin and Tramadol be given together? Is Tramadol really needed when giving Gabapentin?
2:07 pm
8 December 2009
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yes, they can be given together. My dog was on both..
Tracy, Maggie's Mom
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"It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get back up." ~ Vince Lombardi
Yes, Bo was on both. Tramadol was used for overall pain and the Gabapentin was for nerve pain. We stopped Gaba. about 2.5 weeks after surgery and Bo was on Tram. for the rest of his life. Hope that helps!
7:03 pm
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14 August 2009
OfflineJingle up your vet if you feel like you don't need the tramadol. It's really kind of an "optional" drug. So is gabapentin but if you feel Misty is doped, then you can lower doses and cut some out. But I would ensure you ask your vet first. It's good he/she knows and will guide you on how much to lower.
Lots of healing wishes to Misty!
Comet - 1999 to 2011She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
8:47 pm
5 March 2011
OfflineBeats me but Misty has such a pretty face I just wanted to say hi. So, "Hi!"
Jan & Tate
Awe, thanks! She does have an adorable face. I kiss it about a million times a day♥
Misty girl is on Gabapentin, Tramadol,Metacam, Vit C & E, Salmon Oil, Doxycycline, Cytoxan, Artemisinin and Arte-Mix. Lot's of pills and things to keep track of!!!!
OSA which has metastazied to her lungs so we are keeping her very happy for the rest of her days!
9:09 am
20 June 2011
OfflineMy Jewels was on both gabapentin and tramadol for a few months before amputation and did fine. The only side affects (most likely from the gabapentin per our oncologist) is that her appetite was low because the gabapentin is likely to upset her stomach. After amputation we stopped gabapentin and gradually lowered her tramadol doses. She is now on one tramadol pill twice a day, which is the dose she will probably be on from now on. She is also on carprofen (50mg) twice a day. We will probably eventually lower the carprofen to 25mg in the next week since she will be at that 4 week post amputation point where she can return to normal activity. And yes, your Misty has a very sweet face!
Yes you can use both together. I tend to use gabapentin for 7-14 days post-op and then wean off. Most dogs can handle Tramadol fine and many take it long-term for arthritis so you can safely use it as long as necessary. Some dogs seem to get a little loopy on it and it can also decrease appetite so the dose can be lowered if needed.
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