Gabapentin is a medication primarily used to treat nerve-related conditions such as neuropathic pain, seizures, and sometimes anxiety disorders. Gabapentin (Neurontin) is FDA approved to treat seizures and nerve pain from shingles. But it’s often used for off-label reasons, such as nerve pain from diabetes. It can cause sexual side effects, but it’s rare. Gabapentin … Read more
Gabapentin is sometimes prescribed off-label for anxiety disorders, even though it is not FDA-approved specifically for this purpose. Its effectiveness for anxiety stems from its calming effects on the nervous system, which can help reduce the hyperactivity often associated with anxiety. Gabapentin (Neurontin) is FDA approved to treat seizure disorder and nerve pain from shingles. … Read more
Case reports have shown that gabapentin withdrawal often lasts for 5 to 10 days, but some people have taken as long as 18 weeks to completely taper off gabapentin while managing withdrawal symptoms. Symptoms may start within 12 hours to 7 days after stopping gabapentin and may be severe. The withdrawal symptoms you develop and … Read more
Gabapentin is an oral capsule sold under the brand name Neurontin or as a lower-priced generic drug. It’s primarily used to treat partial seizures in adults and children. It’s also used to treat nerve pain caused by a shingles infection. Gabapentin is a prescription drug. It comes as an oral capsule, an immediate-release oral tablet, … Read more
Gabapentinoids include gabapentin and pregabalin. They are FDA-approved to treat a variety of conditions including partial seizures; pain from damaged nerves that follows spinal cord injury, healing of shingles, or diabetes; fibromyalgia; and moderate to severe primary restless legs syndrome. Gabapentin is marketed under the brand names Neurontin and Gralise, and as generics. Gabapentin enacarbil … Read more
In people with partial seizures, gabapentin works by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain. Experts believe gabapentin may cause brain cells to produce more of a chemical called GABA, which reduces abnormal electrical activity of brain cells. In people experiencing nerve pain after having had shingles, gabapentin is thought to change the way pain signals … Read more
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant (antiseizure) medication approved by the FDA to treat several conditions. Doctors sometimes prescribe gabapentin “off-label” to treat other conditions as well. A 2022 report stated that gabapentin was among the 10 most commonly prescribed medications in the U.S. What is gabapentin and what is it used for? Gabapentin is used to … Read more
Gabapentin is taken by mouth and available as a capsule, tablet, or liquid. Dosages range from 300 to 3600 milligrams (mg) a day, though they are often adjusted for children, older people, and those with kidney disease. The medication is available as an immediate-release oral tablet, an extended-release oral tablet, and an oral solution. It can … Read more
Currently, there is not enough research or well-controlled studies on humans to deem this medication safe for expecting mothers. Contact your healthcare provider to discuss whether the benefits of use may outweigh the risks in your case. Gabapentin (Neurontin) is an inexpensive drug used to control partial seizures in adults with epilepsy. It is also … Read more
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to gabapentin. Before taking gabapentin, tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver, or heart disease. You may have thoughts about suicide while taking gabapentin. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits. Do not miss any scheduled appointments. Report any new or … Read more