Epleptin

effect of epleptin on the baby during pregnancy ## HI, Loraine! Epileptin contains the active ingredient Phenytoin and it has been known to cause some risk to the baby, such as congenital malformations. Have you discussed it with your doctor? You should talk with them about it, to see if the benefits outweigh the risks. Learn more Phenytoin details here.

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My disc broke in the lumber area,I had lower back surgery, the orthopaedic surgeon did a compression of the spinal cord and bone fusion, removed the broken disc. I am in the 4th week of my 6 weeks recovery treatment. I am on epleptin 300 mg 3 x a day and I take synaleve or arcoxia 90 mg when in severe pain. The pain runs down my leg to my toes and sides of the right foot. The foot feels numb and tender at times like pins and needles and I cannot even touch it. I still have the foot drop on the right leg. At times I limp on the right foot as I cannot put pressure on the big toe due to pain. Will this and the pain eventually go away? Do I need physio?

Can epleptin cause me weight gain? I have just started it...... I stopped takin lyrica as that caused too much weight gain! ## Hello, Shabs! How are you? Epleptin contains the active ingredient Gabapentin, it is in the same drug class as the Lyrica, so yes it may also cause weight gain. Learn more Epleptin details here. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness and mood changes. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi I have had 5 total knee replacements and 7 revisions on my right knee since 2002 due to severe Osteoarthritis. I have scoliosis in my lower back. Spondylitis in my neck and chronic arthritic gout. I started taking Tramazac 37.5mg tab 2 tabs 3 x per day and then added Epileptin 300mg 2 tabs in the morning and 2 tabs at night, with Dormonoct sleeping tablet. I a...

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can this prescribed for slight depression and imsomnia 300mg two at nite with trepilne ## Hello, Tania! How are you? Yes, this medication contains the active ingredient Gabapentin, which is an anticonvulsant that can also help with some mood disorders and certain types of nerve pain. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am 80 years old. In 1996 I had an oesophegal cancer removed.. In 2004 I was diagnosed with CLL (Chronic Leukemia) I had chemo. My blood counts related to that have now been normal for a couple of years. I have had a suspicious thyroid removed in 2 bites. I had my gall bladder removed about 7 years ago. I have a arterial tremour. I have very uncomfortabl peripheral neuropathy in both legs. I take Epleptin 300 at night and 100 in the morning. Also Alfluin, eltroxin cardicor warfarin ,I take tripelin 30 at night. I have a 6 weekly infusion of Pollygam. For pain I take Tramahexal 50 but it knocks me out so I put up with pain in the day time. I get occaisional constipation I take Movicol or Dolcolax for that. I think I am generally in good health but I am forgetfull. I can still push the m...

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Hi there. I have been diagnosed with degeneration in L5,6,7 discs. I gave been put on 100mg epileptic 3 times a day and 120mg arcoxia(1 week only). I am retaining a lot of water and gaining weight. I am desperately trying to lose weight anyway to help my back. What could be causing it and what could I take instead? Are lyrica and epkeptin the same side effects? ## Hello, Lisa! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problems that you're having. The Epileptin can cause weight gain as a side effect and water retention, but the water retention is not very common. However, the Arcoxia can also cause fluid retention, as listed by the FDA. Other possible side effects may include nausea, dizziness, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. Yes, Lyrica is in the same class of med...

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I have been diagnosed with Essential Tremor which affects only my right hand. It makes writing just about impossible. I have been using Purbloka 40 for a few months but it does not seem to make any difference. Can 200mg Epleptin at night be effective?

I take 300mg of Epleptin per day - have a condition called motor and sensory neuropathy. Still experience a lot of pain in my feet and legs. I suffer from severe memory lapses? Can this be attributed to me taking this medication? ## Hello, Koos! How are you? Yes, this medication can cause memory issues in some people that take it. However, if it isn't helping your pain, you should make sure to let your doctor know, you may need a dosage adjustment or to try a different medication. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## Thank you for your response Verwon. Made a mistake in my original message. Actually taking Epleptin 300mg twice a day. Still have pain but a lot more severe without the medication. Neurologist suggested ordinary pain tablets over and above the Epleptin. Kind re...

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I have diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. I also have bursitis in my hips. Which is better to control the pain and which has less side effects - (Epleptin 300mg three times a day or Neurontin 300 mg)? ## All medications carry the risk of causing side effects, and there is no way to say which one will be the best to help any given person, since we are all different. However, regarding these two medications, both of them contain the same active ingredient, which is Gabapentin, so there is really no difference between them. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, headache, dry mouth, dizziness, mood changes, and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am currently taking 10mg of Trepeline at night and 300mg of Epleptin 3 times a day due to severe pain in my back and spasms in through out my body. I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about 7 years ago but it is now in remission. Do these tablets cause weight gain? ## Trepeline contains the active ingredient Amitryptiline, which is a tricyclic antidepressant that the Epleptin contains the active ingredient Gabapentin, which is an anticonvulsant, though both of these have been shown to help with various types of nerve pain, such as yours. And yes, they can both cause weight gain as side effects. Learn more Trepeline details here. Learn more Epleptin details here. Have you gained a lot, or just a small amount? ## I started Trepeline (25g) 6 weeks ago for migraines. I gained 3kg! Sto...

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I am suffering from a nerve pain and numbness. My doctor prescribed epileptin and the pharmacy gave me epleptin. I am worried that chances may be that these drugs Are not the same. Please help. ## They gave you the right medication, I believe it may just have been spelled wrong, when prescribed. The correct name is Epleptin, it contains the active ingredient Gabapentin, which is an anticonvulsant that's also effective at treating certain types of nerve pain. Learn more Gabapentin details here. Have you started taking it yet?

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I have been prescribed Eplepton for extremely restless legs which cause insomnia. In addition my thyroid has gone from being underactive to overactive so therefore my meds were reduced. I also over a period weaned myself off one tramacet and one celebrex which I took every night for approximately three years for neck pain. I discontinued taking these two tablets as I was extremely sleepy during the day. Lastly I was prescribed urbanol for depression as well which I also weaned myself off soon after discontinuing the use of tramacet and celebrex. My question to you is this ... is it safe to take Eplepton 1 nightly, 100mg when five years ago I had a stroke and subsequently two heart episodes. I really have a dilemma currently. Thank you. ## This medication is listed as containing the acti...

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I take 300mg of Epleptin daily for severe back pain . My feet and ankles are now very painful and swollen. Can this be a side effect of pleptin. ## Hello, Usha! How are you? Yes, this medication can cause that as a side effect in some people that take it. Have you informed your doctor? You need to let them know, because you may need to switch to a different medication.

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I have severe pAin in my neck and right hand my hand is thouroughly numbed And I've been in and out of docters and hospitals I hurt myself while swimming in thE deep and cannot bare the pAin it has been two weeks now and I cannot take this pAin will tis tablet help me as the hospitAl prescribed it foR me Tx. ShAkeel ## Hello, ShAkeel! How are you doing? I am very sorry that you're in so much pain. Epleptin contains the active ingredient Gabapentin, which is an anticonvulsant that can also help with some types of nerve pain, so it may help you, the only thing you can do is try it for awhile and see. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been using Zanor SR 0.5mg for Anxiety and now my psychiatrist has given me Epleptin 100mg to take and so I am taking both Zanor and Epleptin in the morning and Epleptin again at night. My Dr wants to try and get me off Zanor as it is addictive but feel like since I have been taking Epleptin with the Zanor I have felt more anxious and was feeling much better without Epleptin. Dr says I must stay on it until I see him in 3 weeks time but don't know if I can handle it. Can Epleptin have this effect on a person? ## Hello, Karen! How are you? This medication is listed as containing the active ingredient Gabapentin, which is an anticonvulsant that has also been approved to treat some mood disorders and certain types of nerve pain. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizzin...

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Hi Hope you can help I was just put on Epleptin and Synaleve for bad shoulder pain that started about a month ago, I am told that the pain stems from the nerves in my spine.( hard to understand how it can make my shoulder pain ) to me it feels like its something in my shoulder that needs fixing - but who am I to argue . I must say after just using it ones The pain is so much better , what I would like to know are these tabs going to fix the problem or will I jst have to keep taking them. ## Hello, Debbie! How are you? The nerves in your spine radiate out to the rest of your body. Your spine is the center location for all of them, that's why the problem may originate there. And no, these medications are not a cure, they can just help with the pain. Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant tha...

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Hi. I have been prescribed epleptin for severe bone and nerve pain as well as TLE which makes me very moody, agressive, depressed, mood swings... Only been on it for 4 days and since starting my hands fingers ankles feet toes joints all over are swollen up and causing terrible pain. I cant even close my fingers as they're so swollen. I also have developed a severe infection in my throat/chest, causing burning like crazy and a runny nose though it's totally blocked. Also, severe diarrhea, stomach pain, suicidal thoughts. I want to just lie in bed and die. So are any of these physical and or mental changes & pain due to the epleptin? I was never like this before on lyrica which helped my pain and moods. Please help asap before I OD as I cant take the physical or mental pain an...

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paxil 40, epleptin 100 mg and tydamine 25 mg for depression. Using paxil for 4 months now. The other 2 for 2 months. It looks as if it is not working properly. was better before the last 2 medicines was added. My daughter has like a social phobia. it is as if her condition is worse now. Can you suggest something else. She is 19 years old. Went to University at the beginning of 2013 but to study BSc Mathematical Science but couldn't finish because of the depression. ## My sister was on Tydamine and now suddenly it is not available anywhere in South Africa. How irresponsible the manufacturers are to do this to people. Do they not know how dangerous it is to just stop with no supply. What the hell do we do now!

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Stinging, burning and itching down the inner left side of my face. Particularly severe in my nose and upper lip ## Hello, Patricia! How are you? Have you tried taking it, yet? This class of medications has been shown to help with some types of nerve pain, according to the NIH. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings, and weight changes. Has your doctor prescribed this for you?

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I need to know what the side effect of Epleptin is, I dont get the leaflet with when I fetch my pills. At the moment I am taking 300mg twice a day and at the moment I started getting very bad eye sight and my eye is jumping and having blurred vision. Can this have anything to do with it. Maybe if you can also let me know where I can look at the side effects of the medication it will be appreciated.