Gabapentin is available as both a brand name product and a generic product (chemically the same, usually lower cost than the brand name product). Brand names of gabapentin include Horizant®, Gralise® and Neurontin®. What is gabapentin approved for? Gabapentin is used to: Prevent and control partial seizures. Gabapentin can be used in adults and children … Read more
Gabapentin is a prescription medication known as a gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) analogue. GABA reduces the excitability of nerve cells (neurons) in the brain, which play a role in seizures and the transmission of pain signals. Gabapentin mirrors the effects of GABA calming excited neurons. Gabapentin is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. Take … Read more
What dosage strengths and forms does gabapentin come in? Gabapentin is available as: Gabapentin tablets. It’s available as 300- and 600-milligram tablets (Gralise) and 600- and 800-milligram tablets (Neurontin or generic gabapentin). Gabapentin oral solution. The oral solution contains 250 millgrams of gabapentin per 5 milliliter (50 mg per mL) Neurontin or generic gabapentin. Gabapentin … Read more
Gabapentin can cause a range of side effects, which vary in severity. Gabapentin is a prescription medication known as a gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) analogue. GABA reduces the excitability of nerve cells (neurons) in the brain, which play a role in seizures and the transmission of pain signals. Gabapentin mirrors the effects of GABA calming … Read more
Gabapentin is prescribed for people dealing with specific types of nerve-related conditions. It is not a general painkiller but is effective for neuropathic pain and certain other medical conditions. Who Should Take Gabapentin? Gabapentin may be recommended for individuals with: Neuropathic (Nerve) Pain Diabetic neuropathy (nerve pain due to diabetes) Postherpetic neuralgia (nerve pain after … Read more
Multimodal therapy should be used to treat neuropathic (nerve) pain. Gabapentin is a medication that is used to treat some types of persistent pain, most effectively nerve pain such as burning, shooting, or stabbing pain. It belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants, which are also used to treat epilepsy. The most common side … Read more
Here is a list of some of the common off-label uses: Anxiety Disorders: Gabapentin is sometimes used to manage generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and social anxiety, especially in patients who don’t respond well to traditional anti-anxiety medications. Bipolar Disorder: While not a first-line treatment, gabapentin may be used as an adjunct to stabilize mood in … Read more
There are many reasons you may want to stop taking a medication. Maybe you’re getting unwanted side effects. Or, perhaps, it’s not working as well as you hoped. Cost or refills could be a factor, too. No matter the reason, you may understandably feel tempted to stop your medication without talking to your healthcare professional … Read more
Keep Gabapentin in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store the tablets, extended-release tablets, and capsules at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Store the oral solution in the refrigerator. It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach … Read more
Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication. Health Canada has issued new … Read more