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 used to control seizures, to treat nerve pain that can happen after having had shingles, and to treat a condition called restless legs syndrome. In addition to these FDA-approved uses, doctors sometimes prescribe gabapentin off-label. Off-label use means there is some evidence to show that a drug may be medically appropriate to treat … Read more
Before taking gabapentin, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to gabapentin, any other medications, or any of the inactive ingredients in the type of gabapentin you plan to take. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the inactive ingredients. you should know that gabapentin is available in different forms that may be … 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
FDA is warning that serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression has been reported with the gabapentinoids, gabapentin (Neurontin, Gralise, Horizant) and pregabalin (Lyrica, Lyrica CR). Most cases occurred in association with co-administered central nervous system (CNS) depressants, especially opioids, in the setting of underlying respiratory impairment, or in the elderly. Our evaluation of respiratory depression … Read more
Gabapentin is generally well-tolerated and is prescribed for conditions like nerve pain, seizures, and sometimes anxiety. However, like any medication, it carries potential risks and side effects. Understanding these risks can help in using gabapentin safely. All medicines have side effects even when used correctly as prescribed, but in general the benefits of taking a … Read more
Common side effects of Butalbital/Acetaminophen/Caffeine include: drowsiness, dizziness, feeling “drunk”, headache, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and constipation Serious side effects of Butalbital/Acetaminophen/Caffeine include: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, skin redness, rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling, slow breathing with long pauses, blue colored lips, difficult to … Read more
Take this medication by mouth with a full glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. If the medication upsets your stomach, take the medication with food or milk. Do not take more than you are told to take. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special … Read more
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common Blurred vision confusion dizziness dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up … Read more