Neurontin [Gabapentin] is an anticonvulsant and anti-epileptic medication used to treat seizures. It in indicated to be used alone or in combination with other medications for the treatment of seizures caused by epilepsy in both adults and children who are above the age of 12 years. It is also known to be used in combination with other medications for the treatment of partial seizures in children between the ages of 3 to 12 years. This medication is also known to be prescribed by doctors for treating nerve pain caused by shingles and herpes virus.
How to use
Neurontin [Gabapentin] should be administered on the advice of a doctor. The dosage will be based on the patient’s response to therapy and the severity of the condition. Dosage will be increased gradually. This medication should be administered regularly for maximum benefit. The level of medication in the patient’s body needs to be kept at a constant level. As such it is necessary to space this medication at regular intervals.
Administration should not be stopped all of a sudden without consultation with the doctor. Doing so may worsen the condition.
Side Effects
Neurontin [Gabapentin] may cause side effects in patients who are being administered this medication. Following are the side effects that may occur in children:
o memory problems
o restlessness, aggressiveness and hostility
o behavioral changes
o trouble in concentrating
Following are side effects that may occur in adult patients which are not very serious and usually go away with time. In case they worsen, the doctor should be consulted immediately:
o dizziness, weakness, drowsiness, tired feeling
o blurred vision
o constipation, diarrhea
o sore throat, runny and stuffy nose
o unusual dreams, insomnia
o lack of coordination
o nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, appetite loss
o dry mouth
o headache
o mild skin rash and acne
Following are side effects which are serious and in case they occur, emergency medical help should be called for as soon as possible:
o increased seizures
o swelling in the feet or ankles
o easy bruising
o fever, body aches, chills, flu symptoms
o confusion
o tremors
Drug Interaction
Medications which may cause adverse drug interactions if taken simultaneously with Neurontin [Gabapentin] are hydrocodone (Lortab, Vicoprofen, Vicodin and others), naproxen (Naprosyn, Anaprox, Aleve and others) and hydrocodone (Lortab, Vicoprofen, Vicodin and others).
Uses
Neurontin [Gabapentin] is used as an adjunctive therapy in treating partial seizures in patients who are above the age of 12 years suffering from epilepsy. It can be used alone or in combination with other medications.
Storage
Neurontin [Gabapentin] should be stored at room temperature and kept out of reach of children and pets.
Precaution
Caution should be exercised in administering Neurontin [Gabapentin] to elderly patients and children as they are more susceptible to changes in mood and behaviour. This medication is not recommended d to be used in mothers who are breastfeeding their babies as it passes through breast milk.
Patients who are being administered this medication should avoid driving and operating heavy machinery.
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