GABAPENTIN

This drug belongs to a class called anticonvulsant, which are anti-epileptic medication. Gabapentin works by affecting chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in the cause of seizures and some types of pain.

This medication is used to prevent and control seizures. Gabapentin, along with other medications, also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults.

This drug can increase your risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior.

Commonly reported side effects of Gabapentin include:

  • Ataxia
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Nystagmus
  • Sedation
  • Viral Infection

 

Tell your doctor promptly if any of these effects persist or worsen.

Other side effects include:

  • Blurred Vision
  • Diplopia,
  • Peripheral Edema
  • Tremor
  • Amblyopia
  • Irritability
  • Xerostomia

If any of these apply to you, contact your doctor or health care provider right away.

Precautions

Before taking Gabapentin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to Gabapentin Enacarbil; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can trigger allergic reactions or other problems.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

  • Kidney Disease
  • Mental/Mood Problems (Such As Depression, Thoughts Of Suicide)
  • Use/Abuse Of Drugs/Alcohol.

 

Interactions

Drug interactions may interfere with how your medication works. Tell your doctor about all your medications and any you start or stop using during treatment with Gabapentin.

Call emergency hotline if someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing.

 

Available brands:

  • Calmpent
  • Epiven
  • Gabaron
  • Gabatin
  • Gabavex
  • Gabix
  • Neurontin

 

 

 

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