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Neurontin (Gabapentin) is an anticonvulsant drug taken to treat seizures associated with epilepsy. It can also be used to treat pain due to abnormal nerve stimulation (neuropathic pain) and nerve pain that comes with herpes zoster infection.
This Prescription drug is also known as Gabacap, Gabapin, Gabator, Gabin, Aclonium.
This drug may also be prescripted by your doctor to treat other medical conditions.
What is the most important information I should know about Neurontin?
If you are taking this for seizures, do not stop taking Neurontin even if you feel better. You should wear a medical bracelet to let people know you are on this medication in case of an emergency
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Neurontin may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
Neurontin is a prescription drug that has been found to be very successful in treating seizures that start in a limited part of the brain that is referred to as partial seizures. This drug is normally prescribed as an extra seizure drug when other medications have not been successful in curbing a victim's partial seizures. Even though this drug was initially made to treat epileptic seizures, it is now also used to provide respite from neuropathic pain. This medicine has also been found to be quite effective in the treatment of panic or anxiety disorders. Neurontin is manufactured by Parke-Davis, a subsidiary of Pfizer.
Neurontin is an oral medication and the main ingredient of this drug is Gabapentin. The normal dosage prescribed is around 1200 mg has before going to bed for around one and a half to two months even though dosage may vary according to the health condition of the victim. It belongs to the group of medications called anticonvulsants and is an approved FDA medication.