Pregabapentin

Does gabapentin contraindications if taken with mirtazapine ? ## Hello, Kalagu! How are you? I didn't find any problems or interactions listed between those two medication, though it's always best to double check such information to be certain. Gabapentin may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, weight changes and mood swings. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What's the difference between the gabapentin and pre gabapentin ## Hello, Hende! How are you? The Pre is just an abbreviation for the manufacturer of that one, so there is no difference, both are the same medication. This is an anticonvulsant that's also be shown to help with certain types of nerve pain and some mood disorders. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, mood swings and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi are pre gabs gabapentin?? In my area opiate addicts have been dying as the gear is cut with pre gab. Is pre gab gabapentin? Thanks ## No, they are not the same, but they are related. You're actually talking about 2 different medications here, Gabapentin and Pregabalin. The FDA classifies them both as anticonvulsants that are also used to treat certain types of nerve pain and some mood disorders. The typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I'm confused!!! In this thread, Gabapentin and Pregabapentin are said to be the same drug then someone else says no, they're difference. I CANNOT take Gabapentin as it makes me crazy and angry. Is Pregabapentin going to do the same??? Also is there ANYTHING else anyone can think of to get off of Oxycodone??? I've been addicted for 15 years and a heavy user due to true pain. The last time I ran out I almost died. Can someone please help me with any suggestion other than rehab or Suboxone to get off of this??? Thank you!!! ## Hello, Diva! How are you? I believe you have the names mixed up. They are Gabapentin and Pregabalin, they are both in the same drug class, but are different medications. Both are classified by the FDA as anticonvulsants that have been proven to help with ...

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I am an opioid patient and when I can't get relief a friend told me that taking 400mgs of gabapentin helps the sickness. Is this true? ## Yes it does help, 600 pregab 2 times a day helped me a great deal. I have tried many times to come off opiates over 20 years in fact, never much success. But was able to come off completely with pregab just be warned, if taken for to long they are also addictive. ## Pregabapentin are stronger than gabapentin, and i meant 600mgs pregab, you can also use gabapentin it just depends how much opoid you are on, mine was a bad addiction. ## Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant that is also used to help treat certain types of nerve pain. ref: Medline Plus Gabapentin It may help with some withdrawal symptoms, but it is a prescription only medication, so you wou...

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