# Can Neurontin (gabapentin (immediate-release capsules)) be crushed?

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## Direct answer

**YES. Generally crushable.** Neurontin capsules are immediate-release and do not appear on the ISMP “Do Not Crush” list; FDA labeling contains no restriction on opening them. Caution: the extended-release gabapentin tablets Gralise and Horizant ARE on the ISMP list and must not be crushed, so the product matters.

Formulation: Immediate-release capsule

## What to ask the pharmacist

Ask the pharmacist to confirm you have the immediate-release capsules (not Gralise or Horizant) and whether the FDA-approved gabapentin oral solution would be easier.

## Verification

- Source type: FDA labeling
- Source note: FDA labeling (IR capsules); ISMP lists only the ER tablets Gralise and Horizant
- Source checked: 2026-06-10


## Safety

Confirm with your pharmacist before changing how any medication is taken. Match the exact drug, strength, dosage form, release mechanism, manufacturer or NDC, and imprint. A pill image alone is not enough.