What is gabapentin?
gabapentin side effects (Neurontin, Gralise, Gabarone, Relgaabi) is a medicine used to treat partial seizures, nerve pain from shingles and restless leg syndrome. It works on the chemical messengers in your brain and nerves. Gabapentin belongs to the drug class called gabapentinoids.
Different brands of gabapentin are not interchangeable and they are FDA-approved for different conditions. Use only the brand and form of gabapentin your doctor has prescribed. Check your medicine each time you get a refill to make sure you receive the correct form.
Neurontin (gabapentin) is used to treat pain you may have from shingles (postherpetic nerve pain). It is also used with other seizure medicines for partial onset seizures in patients 3 years and older.
Gralise (gabapentin) is only used for pain after having shingles (postherpetic nerve pain). It should not be used for any other medical condition.
Horizant (gabapentin enacarbil) is an extended-release tablet containing a different formulation of gabapentin that is used to treat restless legs syndrome and for the pain from having shingles (postherpetic nerve pain). It is not interchangeable with formulations that contain gabapentin.
Generic brands of gabapentin capsules, USP are used for postherpetic nerve pain and for add on therapy for partial onset seizures in patients 3 years and older
How should I take gabapentin?gabapentin side effects
Take gabapentin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose.
Never take gabapentin in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed.
Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by using only the medicine your doctor prescribes.
Gralise should be taken with food.
Neurontin can be taken with or without food.
If you break a tablet and take only half of it, take the other half at your next dose. Any tablet that has been broken should be used as soon as possible or within a few days.
Swallow Gralise tablets whole. Do not crush, break, or dissolve them. Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open the capsule.
Measure liquid medicine with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Doses are based on weight in children. Your child’s dose may change if the child gains or loses weight.
