* Start gabapentin according to the general dosing advice. {{CombiCaGa}}
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* Central nervous system- and/or respiratory-depressant effects may be additively or synergistically increased in patients taking multiple drugs that cause these effects.<ref name="drugscom">{{Drugscominteract|carbamazepine-with-gabapentin-1147-0-497-0|carbamazepine|gabapentin}}</ref>