What is the Best Time of Day to Take Gabapentin?

Take gabapentin exactly as prescribed. The best timing and number of daily doses depend on the product, the condition being treated, kidney function, and your clinician’s instructions. Ask your prescribing clinician or pharmacist for help fitting the prescribed doses into your daily routine, and do not change the dose or schedule without their guidance. Gabapentin can cause drowsiness or dizziness. Whether it should be taken with food or in the evening depends on the specific product and prescribed schedule; some extended-release products have particular food and timing instructions. How quickly gabapentin reaches its highest level varies by product and whether it is taken with food. Follow the prescribed spacing rather than adjusting doses based on a general timing estimate. Take each dose at the times directed on your prescription. If the schedule is difficult to follow or drowsiness is a problem, ask your clinician or pharmacist before changing it.