Gabapentin is a prescription medication known as a gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) analogue. GABA reduces the excitability of nerve cells (neurons) in the brain, which play a role in seizures and the transmission of pain signals. Gabapentin mirrors the effects of GABA calming excited neurons. Gabapentin is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. Take … Read more
There are many reasons you may want to stop taking a medication. Maybe you’re getting unwanted side effects. Or, perhaps, it’s not working as well as you hoped. Cost or refills could be a factor, too. No matter the reason, you may understandably feel tempted to stop your medication without talking to your healthcare professional … Read more
Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication. Health Canada has issued new … Read more
Auro-Gabapentin Tablets are a generic form of Gabapentin, a medication commonly used to treat: Nerve Pain: Often prescribed for conditions like peripheral neuropathy or postherpetic neuralgia (nerve pain after shingles). Seizures: Used as an adjunctive therapy for partial seizures in adults and children. Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS): Occasionally used to manage symptoms of RLS. SUMMARY … Read more
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks … Read more
Gabapentin belongs to the class of medications called anti-epileptics. It is used in combination with other seizure control medications to manage and prevent seizures associated with epilepsy. Gabapentin does not cure epilepsy and only works to control seizures as long as the medication is taken. Gabapentin works by affecting the transmission of nerve signals in … Read more
Gabapentin is a medication primarily used to treat nerve-related conditions such as neuropathic pain, seizures, and sometimes anxiety disorders. Gabapentin (Neurontin) is FDA approved to treat seizures and nerve pain from shingles. But it’s often used for off-label reasons, such as nerve pain from diabetes. It can cause sexual side effects, but it’s rare. Gabapentin … Read more
Gabapentin is sometimes prescribed off-label for anxiety disorders, even though it is not FDA-approved specifically for this purpose. Its effectiveness for anxiety stems from its calming effects on the nervous system, which can help reduce the hyperactivity often associated with anxiety. Gabapentin (Neurontin) is FDA approved to treat seizure disorder and nerve pain from shingles. … Read more
Case reports have shown that gabapentin withdrawal often lasts for 5 to 10 days, but some people have taken as long as 18 weeks to completely taper off gabapentin while managing withdrawal symptoms. Symptoms may start within 12 hours to 7 days after stopping gabapentin and may be severe. The withdrawal symptoms you develop and … Read more
Gabapentin is an oral capsule sold under the brand name Neurontin or as a lower-priced generic drug. It’s primarily used to treat partial seizures in adults and children. It’s also used to treat nerve pain caused by a shingles infection. Gabapentin is a prescription drug. It comes as an oral capsule, an immediate-release oral tablet, … Read more