What Is Gabapentin

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i had shoulder surgery 2 days ago and it is very painful. i have lots of this med left from when it was originaly prescribed for deep pain in 1 of my legs. i was told that a nerve that was too deep in my leg could not be accessed and this would help. my concern is if i take it now could it help with the pain from my shoulder surgery. or is it not a good idea ## Have you consulted your doctor about what you should take for the pain? Lyrica is not actually an analgesic, so it won't help immediately with pain, such as that which occurs after surgery. It is an anticonvulsant, which can also help with certain types of nerve pain, but for it to do it must be taken consistently for several weeks, before it really has much of an effect. ## funny you should mention that! it has now been sinc...

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Gabapentin Drug Index

Gabapentin, sold under the brand name Neurontin among others, is an anticonvulsant medication primarily used to treat partial seizures and neuropathic pain.[5][6] It is a first-line medication for the treatment of neuropathic pain caused by diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, and central pain.[7] It is moderately effective: about 30-40% of those given gabapentin for diabetic neuropathy or postherpetic neuralgia have a meaningful benefit...

Can someone tell me what color Gabapentin 300 mg is ? ## Is this # which appears on a pill I found 4382 yellow white capsule this medicine gabapentin? ## Yes 4382 is 300 mg Gabapentin ## what color is gabapentin 600 mg and is it a capsule or tablet? thanks ## For the brand Neurontin (Gabapentin) 600 mg comes in a tablet - white with black lettering "Neurontin 600". ## My 400mg capsules are half yellow/half white with 4382 on the yellow half and 300mg on the white half. ## Sorry. I meant to say 300mg. ## does gabapentin 100mg capsules have the no. 93 with no. 38 listed directly under it, and the pill is green in color. ## You describe the right imprint 93 38, but I don't think the color is green.

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I take Neurontin and am wondering if there is aspirin in it - everything I read says gabapentin is the main ingredient. But is that aspirin??? ## No, Aspirin would be listed as such. The active ingredient is Gabapentin, which is an anticonvulsant that has also been shown to help with certain types of nerve pain. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, weight changes and headache. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments?

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Large white pill with G13 ## Yes, this is an 800mg Gabapentin tablet, the active ingredient in Neurontin, an anticonvulsant that is also used to treat certain forms of nerve pain. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and dry mouth. Read more: Do you have any questions?

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How do these differ from just gabapentine? ## Please can you explain what the difference between pre gabapentin to gabapentin? ## Please can someone tell me the difference between pre gabapentin, and gabapentin? I've been on 900ml 3 times a day for bout 3 months now, and theyre not working anymore

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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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It's not from the Zoloft. Your having gabapentin WD's and symptoms of interdose withdrawals IDK ## Hi! I am not sure who you were responding to, but in the future to make a response to someone's post, you can use the reply button directly under their post, so they will receive notification of your response. As to withdrawals, a person can experience them if they abruptly stop any medication that they've been taking for a long period of time. Thus, both Zoloft and Gabapentin can cause withdrawal issues, including the risk of seizures, which may be dangerous, as reported by the FDA. Other withdrawal effects may include dizziness, headache, irritability, mood swings, rebound depression, anxiety, insomnia and diarrhea. Is there anything I can help with?

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white oblong pill with 204 imprint ## Located a match to a white oblong pill with 2 on one side and 04 on the other, this is Gabapentin 800 mg. Gabapentin was originally developed for the treatment of epilepsy, and currently, gabapentin is widely used to relieve pain, especially neuropathic pain. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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Iv been taking gabapentin and iv been having sharp pains in my head that goes to my eyes why is that ## Hi Dameris, Based on my research, Gabapentin was originally developed for the treatment of epilepsy, and is currently widely used to relieve neuropathic pain. Gabapentin's most common side effects in adult patients include dizziness, drowsiness, and peripheral edema (swelling of extremities); these mainly occur at higher doses, in the elderly. However, headaches/migraines and eye pain are a couple of the rare and unexplained side effects, so I would speak with a doctor about the problems you are experiencing. Learn More: Gabapentin Details If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## Hi. My aunt has shaky vision and a lot of tens...

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I have been taking 50mg.of Lyrica 3 times a day for a pinched nerve in my lower back. Now my Insurance Co. said they will not cover Lyrica they recomend Gabapentin. What is the difference in thede two meds ## Lyrica contains the active ingredient Pregabalin and Gabapentin is the active ingredient in Neurontin, but they are both the same type of medication, they are anticonvulsants that have also been shown to help with certain types of nerve pain. Learn more Gabapentin details here. Have you contacted your doctor about it, yet? Sometimes they both work for someone, but sometimes they don't. You can really only try it and see. ## Gabapentin worked OK for me but I got leg cramps. They didn't last long, per cramp, and did not leave my calf muscle sore but were annoying enough for m...

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my grandmother is suffering from hypertension and severe cramping, she can consume that pill??? ## HI, Catherine! How are you? Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant that has also been shown to help with certain types of nerve pain and some mood disorders. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight changes. Learn more Gabapentin details here. But, before I can provide you with an answer, I need to know what other medications she is taking and what does she want to take this to treat? I need more information, thanks!

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I have very recently moved towns and therefore got a new doctor. he has different views on my dose and instead of going with my ex go plan of gradual increase he wants me to decrease to nothing. I have severe nerve damage due to long term H use. I'm clean and have been for 4 years but I know that gradually at the moment even my symptoms are coming back and it's a living hell. Badly in need of constant ministered supply. what can I do?

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I'm just wondering the difference between the two, because when I was prescribed them I was given the 636 green ones, they worked fine for me no more headaches nothing, now they have given me the g31s and I'm sick again headaches, dizziness, you name it. And all the pharmacy says it's a different company that makes them but they are still the same pill.. No they are not.. I'm just tried of all this and don't know what to do... ## Yes you are so correct! The green actavis now teva tablets are the only efficient generics for gaba 600. Actavis period. The g 31 are made by glenmark out of the country and the actavis teva green r636 are the only green and working tablets. The rest are generic junk. I searched a full day before finding them for fill and they are always way...

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Can you tell me if gabapentin is a schedule narcotic ## emmy its not a narcotic. its not even a true pain med. it can be used for irritation in nerve endings, like diabetic neuropathy, shingles etc. ## Hello, Emmy! How are you? No, as the other poster stated, it is not a narcotic of any type, nor is it an analgesic. Gabapentin is actually classified by the FDA as an anticonvulsant that is also approved to help with certain types of nerve pain and some mood disorders. Typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can the medication Gabapentin 266 cause weight gain and how much medication can you take in 24 hours ## Hello Doris! How are you? The FDA classifies Gabapentin as an anticonvulsant that has also been shown to help with certain types of nerve pain and some mood disorders. Yes, weight gain can be a side effect, you may also experience nausea, dry mouth, dizziness, headaches and mood swings. You should not exceed your doctor's prescribed dosing. Is there anything else I can help with?

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The doctor put me on Gabapentin 300MG Cap for numbness at the bottom of my feet and I'm having trouble with this as my body aches with dizziness, blurred vision and all the rest of them, I would like to know how long would it take for Gabapintin to be out of my system once I stop taking it.... Thanks for your time AJ ## Hello, Aj! How are you feeling? Have your symptoms improved, yet? These types of side effects can occur with Gabapentin, but they'll usually taper off in severity after about 4 weeks, or so, once your body gets used to the medication. Learn more Gabapentin details here. As to how long it will take to be out, that depends on how long you were taking it. ## Hi, It's been over 6 months that I have been on Gabapentin and I can't even walk without staggering, ...

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Please i need to know for sure if gabapentin is a narcotic? I take them every day. I was prescribed them. I was told that they are and i wanna know for certain as im not wanting to take them no more. ## No they are not a narcotic. They are ued for a few things, but mostly nerve pain. ## That is correct, Gabapentin is not a narcotic, it is actually an anticonvulsant that can also help with certain forms of nerve pain. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness and weight changes. You can learn more about it here: Are there any other questions or comments? ## Weight changes as in they can make u gain or lose? ## Is gabentin used for severe chronic pain ## Taking it for menopause symptoms ## Can you take Gabapentin100mg andAmlodlpine 5mg at the same time ## You'll gain weight...

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And is it safe to drive on it? I am very worried about taking this drug. ## Is Gabapentin addictable? Also, I cannot afford to gain any weight. Am on a lot of meds already. ## i want to know if gabapentin can be given for bipolar disorder also I have anxiety and ocd just it says that it can be given for mania and anxiety and depression which are the symptoms of bipolar. I also have a personality disorder. ## Yes, gabapentin can be addictive physically when taken regularly for a period of time depending on the person. Some people may have symptoms and others little or no symptoms when discontinued. I am on 600mg 3*daily and if I miss a dose I feel it. My body will remind me within a few hours of missing a dose. I have been on gabapentin for about a year and a half. Good luck, and driving...

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What is this drug used for? ## Gabapentin is a generic for Neurontin. This is an anticonvulsant that has been proven to help with certain types of nerve pain. ## MY daughter and I have had restless leg syndrome for years and we were given gabapentin for it. It works great.My rheumatologist gave us the prescription for it.I will always be grateful to him. Thought I was losing my mind due to no sleeping untill this condition was recognized, and this treatment for it.

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