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Gabapentin
This
medicine is an anticonvulsant
used to treat seizures
associated with epilepsy. It
may also be used to treat pain
due to abnormal nerve
stimulation (neuropathic pain)
and nerve pain associated with
herpes zoster infection.
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Gabapentin Information
(Generic Neurontin Information)
Generic Name: E: GABAPENTIN (GA-ba-pen-tin)
Common Uses: This medicine is an anticonvulsant used
to treat seizures associated with epilepsy. It may
also be used to treat pain due to abnormal nerve
stimulation (neuropathic pain) and nerve pain
associated with herpes zoster infection. It may also
be used to treat other conditions as determined by
your doctor.
How to use this Medicine: Follow the directions for
using this medicine provided by your doctor. THIS
MEDICINE MAY BE TAKEN on an empty stomach or with
food. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE within 2 hours of
taking an aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacid.
STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a
tightly-closed container, away from heat and light.
IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon
as possible. If it is less than 2 hours until your
next dose, take the missed dose immediately and take
your next dose 1 to 2 hours later, then go back to
your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses at
once.
Cautions: DO NOT STOP TAKING THIS MEDICINE without
first discussing with your doctor. THIS MEDICINE MAY
CAUSE DROWSINESS or dizziness. THIS MEDICINE WILL
ADD TO THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL and other depressants.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE
THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react
to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with
other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your
ability to drive or to perform other potentially
dangerous tasks. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW
MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF
YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your
doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine
during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN
BREAST MILK. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING
while taking this medicine, check with your doctor
or pharmacist to discuss the benefits and risks to
your baby.
Possible Side Effects: SIDE EFFECTS that may occur
while taking this medicine include tiredness,
drowsiness, dizziness, tremor, back pain, dry mouth,
constipation, increased appetite, or an upset
stomach. If they continue or are bothersome, check
with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE if you experience decreased coordination,
changes in vision (double or blurred vision), back
and forth eye movements, persistent sore throat or
fever, swelling of ankles, mental or mood changes,
memory loss, or trouble speaking. If you notice
other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist. |
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