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Is gabapentin safe for cats on tryptophan stress food for travel?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My cat is prescribed s/c stress food containing tryptophan. I am moving and the vet provided gabapentin for the trip. Are there any concerns with this interaction?

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 2nd, 2019

Gabapentin does not have any listed drug interactions with tryptophan (potential interactions include hydrocodone, morphine and antacids), so we wouldn't expect any negative effects from the combination of the two, but you can always check with your vet to be certain since they know your pet's medical history best!

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