Gabapentin is prescribed for people dealing with specific types of nerve-related conditions. It is not a general painkiller but is effective for neuropathic pain and certain other medical conditions. Who Should Take Gabapentin? Gabapentin may be recommended for individuals with: Neuropathic (Nerve) Pain Diabetic neuropathy (nerve pain due to diabetes) Postherpetic neuralgia (nerve pain after … Read more
Multimodal therapy should be used to treat neuropathic (nerve) pain. Gabapentin is a medication that is used to treat some types of persistent pain, most effectively nerve pain such as burning, shooting, or stabbing pain. It belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants, which are also used to treat epilepsy. The most common side … Read more
Here is a list of some of the common off-label uses: Anxiety Disorders: Gabapentin is sometimes used to manage generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and social anxiety, especially in patients who don’t respond well to traditional anti-anxiety medications. Bipolar Disorder: While not a first-line treatment, gabapentin may be used as an adjunct to stabilize mood in … 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
Keep Gabapentin in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store the tablets, extended-release tablets, and capsules at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Store the oral solution in the refrigerator. It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach … 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
When taking gabapentin, it’s important to be aware of certain interactions, substances, and activities that can amplify side effects or reduce the medication’s effectiveness. Antacids can reduce the amount of gabapentin that the body takes in so it does not work as well. To stop this happening, if you need to take an antacid, take … Read more