Before taking gabapentin, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to gabapentin, any other medications, or any of the inactive ingredients in the type of gabapentin you plan to take. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the inactive ingredients. you should know that gabapentin is available in different forms that may be … Read more
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant (antiseizure) medication approved by the FDA to treat several conditions. Doctors sometimes prescribe gabapentin “off-label” to treat other conditions as well. A 2022 report stated that gabapentin was among the 10 most commonly prescribed medications in the U.S. What is gabapentin and what is it used for? Gabapentin is used to … Read more
FDA is warning that serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression has been reported with the gabapentinoids, gabapentin (Neurontin, Gralise, Horizant) and pregabalin (Lyrica, Lyrica CR). Most cases occurred in association with co-administered central nervous system (CNS) depressants, especially opioids, in the setting of underlying respiratory impairment, or in the elderly. Our evaluation of respiratory depression … Read more
Gabapentin is generally well-tolerated and is prescribed for conditions like nerve pain, seizures, and sometimes anxiety. However, like any medication, it carries potential risks and side effects. Understanding these risks can help in using gabapentin safely. All medicines have side effects even when used correctly as prescribed, but in general the benefits of taking a … Read more
Fioricet is a prescription medication commonly used to treat tension headaches and migraines. It is a combination drug that includes butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine. Each component of Fioricet plays a specific role in alleviating headache symptoms. Composition of Fioricet Fioricet contains three active ingredients: Butalbital APAP (Acetaminophen) Caffeine Butalbital: A barbiturate that helps to relax … Read more
Common side effects of Butalbital/Acetaminophen/Caffeine include: drowsiness, dizziness, feeling “drunk”, headache, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and constipation Serious side effects of Butalbital/Acetaminophen/Caffeine include: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, skin redness, rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling, slow breathing with long pauses, blue colored lips, difficult to … Read more
Take this medication by mouth with a full glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. If the medication upsets your stomach, take the medication with food or milk. Do not take more than you are told to take. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special … Read more
Why is Trazodone Prescribed? Trazodone is used to treat depression. Trazodone is in a class of medications called serotonin modulators. It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance. Trazodone is an antidepressant that belongs to a group of medicines called serotonin modulators. It works … Read more
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common Blurred vision confusion dizziness dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up … Read more
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits, to allow for changes in your dose and to help manage any unwanted effects. Do not take trazodone with a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, isocarboxazid [Marplan®], linezolid (Zyvox®), methylene blue, phenelzine [Nardil®], selegiline [Eldepryl®], tranylcypromine [Parnate®]). Do not start taking trazodone … Read more