In 2009 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning of an increased risk of depression and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in patients taking gabapentin, along…
Usual Adult Dose of Gabapentin for Epilepsy: Initial dose: 300 mg orally on day one, 300 mg orally twice a day on day two, then…
Gabapentin, also known by the brand name Neurontin, is a prescription painkiller belonging to its own drug class, Gabapentinoids. It is considered an anti-convulsant, and…
A migraine is a severe headache usually followed by symptoms including nausea and vomiting. This would disable you in a few hours or maybe even…
Gabapentin is used to help control partial seizures (convulsions) in the treatment of epilepsy. This medicine cannot cure epilepsy and will only work to control…
Postherpetic neuralgia is a painful condition that affects the nerve fibers and skin. It is a complication of shingles, and shingles is a complication of…
The total number of patients treated with Neurontin in controlled clinical trials in patients with postherpetic neuralgia was 336, of which 102 (30%) were 65…
Neurontin (gabapentin) capsules, tablets, and oral solution are supplied as follows: 100 mg capsules White hard gelatin capsules printed with “PD” on one side and “Neurontin/100…
Gabapentin is not suitable for children under 6 years of age but, if it has been prescribed for a child who is older than this,…
What is Gabapentin and What is Gabapentin Used for ? Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used…