Gabarone
(gabapentin)
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(Neurontin)
Get free couponsSummary for Gabarone
Gabarone (gabapentin) is an antiepileptic medication. It's approved to help adults with nerve pain after shingles (postherpetic neuralgia). It's also used as add‑on therapy for partial-onset seizures in people 3 years and older with epilepsy. Gabarone (gabapentin) comes as tablets that you take by mouth, usually three times daily. Most people start with a low dose that’s raised over a few days. Common side effects include dizziness and sleepiness. It might also cause leg or foot swelling.
Indications for Gabarone
- Nerve pain from shingles (postherpetic neuralgia) in adults
- Add-on treatment for partial (focal) seizures in people age 3 years and older
Pros and Cons for Gabarone
Pros
- An approved option for nerve pain from shingles
- Can take with other anti-seizure medications for partial-onset seizures in people 3 years and older
- Can take with or without food
Cons
- Must take three times daily for most people
- Can cause dizziness and sleepiness, which can make driving unsafe
- Can interact with certain antacids for heartburn
Common Side Effects for Gabarone
Nerve pain from shingles in adults:
- Dizziness (28%)
- Sleepiness (21%)
- Swelling in legs or feet (8%)
- Diarrhea (6%)
- Weakness (6%)
- Dry mouth (5%)
- Infection (5%)
Seizures in people 12 years and older:
- Sleepiness (19%)
- Dizziness (17%)
- Unsteady movements (13%)
- Fatigue (11%)
- Rapid eye movements (8%)
- Tremor (7%)
- Double vision (6%)
Warnings for Gabarone
- Severe allergic reactions
- Sleepiness, dizziness, and trouble concentrating
- Risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior
- Higher risk of seizures and other side effects if you stop the medication too suddenly or too fast
- Dangerously slowed breathing
- Changes in behavior in children
- Sudden and unexplained death in people with epilepsy
Summary for Neurontin
Gabapentin, also known by its brand name Neurontin, is used to treat nerve pain from shingles in adults. This medication can also help treat partial (focal) seizures in adults and children. Gabapentin (Neurontin) comes as pills and a liquid that you take by mouth. The dosage depends on things like what you're treating, how old you are, and how well the medication is working. In general, you take it 3 times a day. Common side effects include making you feel dizzy and sleepy.
Indications for Neurontin
- Nerve pain from shingles (postherpetic neuralgia) in adults
- Partial (focal) seizures in people age 3 years and older
Pros and Cons for Neurontin
Pros
- An option for relieving nerve pain caused by shingles
- Can take with other anti-seizure medications for partial-onset seizures in people 3 years and older
- Available as a tablet, capsule, and liquid for those who have trouble swallowing pills
Cons
- Usually need to taken three times per day
- Can cause dizziness and sleepiness
- Can cause withdrawal symptoms if you stop taking the medication too suddenly or too fast
Common Side Effects for Neurontin
- Sleepiness (19%)
- Dizziness (17%)
- Poor muscle control or clumsiness (13%)
- Fatigue (11%)
Warnings for Neurontin
- Severe allergic reactions
- Sleepiness, dizziness, and trouble concentrating
- Risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior
- Higher risk of seizures and other side effects if you stop the medication too suddenly or too fast
- Dangerously slowed breathing
- Changes in behavior in children
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