What is gabapentin?
gabapentin 100mg (Neurontin, Gralise, Horizant) 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 is from a group of medicines called anticonvulsants.
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.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take gabapentin if you are allergic to it.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- breathing problems;
- diabetes;
- depression, a mood disorder, or suicidal thoughts or actions;
- drink alcohol;
- a history of drug addiction;
- a seizure;
- (patients with RLS) if you are a day sleeper or work a night shift; or
- kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis).
How should I take gabapentin?gabapentin 100mg
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.
Both Gralise and Horizant 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 the tablets of Gralise and Horizant 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.
You should not stop taking gabapentin suddenly. Stopping suddenly may cause increased seizures. Follow your doctor’s instructions about tapering your dose.
This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using gabapentin.
