Gabapentin

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What is Gabapentin?

Generic Name: gabapentin
Other Brand Names: Neurontin
Gabapentin is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. It affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in the cause of seizures and some types of pain.
Gabapentin is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat seizures caused by epilepsy in adults and children who are at least 12 years old. Gabapentin is also used with other medications to treat partial seizures in children who are 3 to 12 years old.
Gabapentin is also used to treat nerve pain caused by herpes virus or shingles (herpes zoster).
Gabapentin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Posts on Gabapentin (2114)

I'm currently taking Gabapentin (Neurontin) for whole body parathesia. I've been on these m...
I am a 54 yr old male in generally good health, but have been having consistent pain in the...
I was just given a script for Neurontin (Gabapentin) from my neurologist. Need to know side...
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I just started Neurontin (gabapentin). I'm on 100mg this week and next week I go up to 300m...
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Journals about Gabapentin(6)

9-10-09


by PastorDan, Sep 10, 2009 12:00AM
Spreading out the gabapentin seems to be helping to keep the eye pain under control.

Chronic Pain Study


by Jeffrey T Junig, MD PhD, Jul 11, 2009 04:38PM - 11 Comments
The National Pain Foundation has announced that they are seeking participants in a new...

Officially tapered off the Neurontin


by Krisiness, Jun 09, 2009 12:00AM
And we believe the Ativan is whats giving me headaches that POUND every time my heart ...

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