Category: Gabapentin

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Can I drive or ride a bike after I take Gabapentin ?

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults.

Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

You may feel sleepy, tired or dizzy when you first start taking gabapentin. This may also happen if your dose has increased.

If this happens to you, do not drive or ride a bike until you feel better.

It’s an offence to drive a car if your ability to drive safely is affected. It’s your responsibility to decide if it’s safe to drive. If you’re in any doubt, do not drive.

If you have epilepsy, you are generally not allowed to drive until:

    • you have not had any seizures (while awake) for 1 year
    • you have only had seizures while you’re asleep

If you change your epilepsy medicine, your doctor will tell you whether you need to stop driving and for how long.

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Why Is Lyrica a Controlled Substance?

Lyrica is a controlled substance that falls under schedule V classification. Some patients develop a dependence, requiring help to stop using it.

Lyrica is a controlled substance that belongs to a class of medications rated as having the lowest potential for abuse. Lyrica isn’t a narcotic, but it does produce similar effects.

People with a history of alcohol or drug abuse are at a greater risk of abusing Lyrica. Additionally, researchers have received reports of physical and/or psychological dependence.

Every year, thousands of people abuse prescription medications at least once, according to statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Understanding how your medications work and taking them according to your doctor’s instructions are two critical steps in minimizing the risk of abusing Lyrica.

Why Is Lyrica a Controlled Substance?

Lyrica is a Schedule V drug, which places it among those with the lowest potential for abuse. For this reason, research on the prevalence of Lyrica addiction has been minimal.

Studies do show that Lyrica produces psychoactive effects, such as euphoria, that are similar to those produced by other controlled substances. Reports have surfaced of patients abusing the medication. Research also suggests that although Lyrica is considered a controlled substance, it could serve as a viable substitute for medications that put patients at higher risk of abuse and addiction, including benzodiazepines and opioids.

What Is in Lyrica That Makes It a Controlled Substance?

So, what’s in Lyrica that makes it a controlled substance? This prescription medication, known as pregabalin in its generic form, isn’t a narcotic.

It’s a gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA) analog that’s roughly three to four times more potent than its predecessor, gabapentin, according to research published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. It works by powerfully binding to components of the nervous system to soothe damaged or overactive nerves.

Side effects like dizziness and sleepiness could increase if you take Lyrica with alcohol or narcotic medications.

Although more research on Lyrica withdrawal is needed to fully understand the risks, patients who stop taking it without tapering the dosage over time could experience various withdrawal symptoms.

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T1 Gabapentin 600mg, T3 Gabapentin 800mg – Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

T 1 (Gabapentin 600 mg)

Pill with imprint T 1 is White, Elliptical/Oval and has been identified as Gabapentin 600 mg. It is supplied by Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Gabapentin is used in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia; epilepsy and belongs to the drug class gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy.

Gabapentin 600 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Gabapentin

Imprint
T 1
Strength
600 mg
Color
White
Shape
Elliptical/Oval
Availability
Prescription only
Drug Class
Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
Pregnancy Category
C – Risk cannot be ruled out
CSA Schedule
Not a controlled drug
Labeler / Supplier
Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Manufacturer
Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
National Drug Code (NDC)
31722-0166
Inactive Ingredients
mannitol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, crospovidone, talc, silicon dioxide, glyceryl dibehenate, magnesium stearate

T 3 (Gabapentin 800 mg)

Pill with imprint T 3 is White, Elliptical/Oval and has been identified as Gabapentin 800 mg. It is supplied by Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Gabapentin is used in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia; epilepsy and belongs to the drug class gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Gabapentin 800 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Gabapentin

Imprint
T 3
Strength
800 mg
Color
White
Shape
Elliptical/Oval
Availability
Prescription only
Drug Class
Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
Pregnancy Category
C – Risk cannot be ruled out
CSA Schedule
Not a controlled drug
Labeler / Supplier
Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Manufacturer
Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
National Drug Code (NDC)
31722-0167
Inactive Ingredients
mannitol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, crospovidone, talc, silicon dioxide, glyceryl dibehenate, magnesium stearate
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NT16 Gabapentin 600mg, NT26 Gabapentin 800mg – Greenstone LLC

Pill with imprint NT 16 is White, Elliptical/Oval and has been identified as Gabapentin 600 mg. It is supplied by Greenstone LLC.

Gabapentin is used in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia; epilepsy and belongs to the drug class gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Gabapentin 600 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Gabapentin

Imprint
NT 16
Strength
600 mg
Color
White
Shape
Elliptical/Oval
Availability
Prescription only
Drug Class
Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
Pregnancy Category
C – Risk cannot be ruled out
CSA Schedule
Not a controlled drug
Labeler / Supplier
Greenstone LLC
National Drug Code (NDC)
59762-4355

NT 26 (Gabapentin 800 mg)

Pill with imprint NT 26 is White, Elliptical/Oval and has been identified as Gabapentin 800 mg. It is supplied by Greenstone LLC.

Gabapentin is used in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia; epilepsy and belongs to the drug class gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Gabapentin 800 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Gabapentin

Imprint
NT 26
Strength
800 mg
Color
White
Shape
Elliptical/Oval
Availability
Prescription only
Drug Class
Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
Pregnancy Category
C – Risk cannot be ruled out
CSA Schedule
Not a controlled drug
Labeler / Supplier
Greenstone LLC
National Drug Code (NDC)
59762-4460

 

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G6 Gabapentin 600mg, G8 Gabapentin 800mg – Ascend Laboratories, LLC

G 6 (Gabapentin 600 mg)

Pill with imprint G 6 is White, Elliptical/Oval and has been identified as Gabapentin 600 mg. It is supplied by Ascend Laboratories, LLC.

Gabapentin is used in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia; epilepsy and belongs to the drug class gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Gabapentin 600 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Gabapentin

Imprint
G 6
Strength
600 mg
Color
White
Size
17.00 mm
Shape
Elliptical/Oval
Availability
Prescription only
Drug Class
Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
Pregnancy Category
C – Risk cannot be ruled out
CSA Schedule
Not a controlled drug
Labeler / Supplier
Ascend Laboratories, LLC
National Drug Code (NDC)
67877-0428
Inactive Ingredients
corn starch, poloxamer 407, magnesium silicate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, copovidone, magnesium stearate

G 8 (Gabapentin 800 mg)

Pill with imprint G 8 is White, Elliptical/Oval and has been identified as Gabapentin 800 mg. It is supplied by Ascend Laboratories, LLC.

Gabapentin is used in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia; epilepsy and belongs to the drug class gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Gabapentin 800 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Gabapentin

Imprint
G 8
Strength
800 mg
Color
White
Size
19.00 mm
Shape
Elliptical/Oval
Availability
Prescription only
Drug Class
Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
Pregnancy Category
C – Risk cannot be ruled out
CSA Schedule
Not a controlled drug
Labeler / Supplier
Ascend Laboratories, LLC
National Drug Code (NDC)
67877-0429
Inactive Ingredients
corn starch, poloxamer 407, magnesium silicate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, copovidone, magnesium stearate
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Logo 4443 600 (Gabapentin 600mg), Logo 4444 800 (Gabapentin 800 mg) – Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

Logo 4443 600 (Gabapentin 600 mg)

Pill with imprint Logo 4443 600 is White, Elliptical/Oval and has been identified as Gabapentin 600 mg. It is supplied by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA.

Gabapentin is used in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia; epilepsy and belongs to the drug class gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Gabapentin 600 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Gabapentin

Imprint
Logo 4443 600
Strength
600 mg
Color
White
Shape
Elliptical/Oval
Availability
Prescription only
Drug Class
Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
Pregnancy Category
C – Risk cannot be ruled out
CSA Schedule
Not a controlled drug
Labeler / Supplier
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
National Drug Code (NDC)
00172-4443 (Discontinued)

Logo 4444 800 (Gabapentin 800 mg)

Pill with imprint Logo 4444 800 is White, Elliptical/Oval and has been identified as Gabapentin 800 mg. It is supplied by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA.

Gabapentin is used in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia; epilepsy and belongs to the drug class gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Gabapentin 800 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Gabapentin

Imprint
Logo 4444 800
Strength
800 mg
Color
White
Shape
Elliptical/Oval
Availability
Prescription only
Drug Class
Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
Pregnancy Category
C – Risk cannot be ruled out
CSA Schedule
Not a controlled drug
Labeler / Supplier
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
National Drug Code (NDC)
00172-4444 (Discontinued)
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2 04 Gabapentin 800mg, 2 02 Gabapentin 600mg – Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.

2 04 (Gabapentin 800 mg)

Pill with imprint 2 04 is White, Elliptical/Oval and has been identified as Gabapentin 800 mg. It is supplied by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.

Gabapentin is used in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia; epilepsy and belongs to the drug class gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Gabapentin 800 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Gabapentin

Imprint
2 04
Strength
800 mg
Color
White
Shape
Elliptical/Oval
Availability
Prescription only
Drug Class
Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
Pregnancy Category
C – Risk cannot be ruled out
CSA Schedule
Not a controlled drug
Labeler / Supplier
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
National Drug Code (NDC)
62756-0204
Inactive Ingredients
mannitol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, corn starch, glyceryl dibehenate, magnesium silicate, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide, hypromelloses, polyethylene glycol 400, polysorbate 80

2 02 (Gabapentin 600 mg)

Pill with imprint 2 02 is White, Elliptical/Oval and has been identified as Gabapentin 600 mg. It is supplied by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.

Gabapentin is used in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia; epilepsy and belongs to the drug class gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Gabapentin 600 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Gabapentin

Imprint
2 02
Strength
600 mg
Color
White
Shape
Elliptical/Oval
Availability
Prescription only
Drug Class
Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
Pregnancy Category
C – Risk cannot be ruled out
CSA Schedule
Not a controlled drug
Labeler / Supplier
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
National Drug Code (NDC)
62756-0202
Inactive Ingredients
mannitol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, corn starch, glyceryl dibehenate, magnesium silicate, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide, hypromelloses, polyethylene glycol 400, polysorbate 80

Note: Inactive ingredients may vary.

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X 93 Gabapentin 800 mg, X 92 Gabapentin 600 mg – Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc.

X 93 (Gabapentin 800 mg)

Pill with imprint X 93 is White, Elliptical/Oval and has been identified as Gabapentin 800 mg. It is supplied by Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Gabapentin is used in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia; epilepsy and belongs to the drug class gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Gabapentin 800 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Gabapentin

Imprint
X 93
Strength
800 mg
Color
White
Size
21.00 mm
Shape
Elliptical/Oval
Availability
Prescription only
Drug Class
Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
Pregnancy Category
C – Risk cannot be ruled out
CSA Schedule
Not a controlled drug
Labeler / Supplier
Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc.
National Drug Code (NDC)
63304-0593 (Discontinued)

X 92 (Gabapentin 600 mg)

Pill with imprint X 92 is White, Elliptical/Oval and has been identified as Gabapentin 600 mg. It is supplied by Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Gabapentin is used in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia; epilepsy and belongs to the drug class gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Gabapentin 600 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Gabapentin

Imprint
X 92
Strength
600 mg
Color
White
Size
19.00 mm
Shape
Elliptical/Oval
Availability
Prescription only
Drug Class
Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
Pregnancy Category
C – Risk cannot be ruled out
CSA Schedule
Not a controlled drug
Labeler / Supplier
Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc.
National Drug Code (NDC)
63304-0592 (Discontinued)

 

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APO Gabapentin 600mg, APO Gabapentin 800mg – Apotex Corporation

APO GAB 600 (Gabapentin 600 mg)

Pill with imprint APO GAB 600 is White, Elliptical/Oval and has been identified as Gabapentin 600 mg. It is supplied by Apotex Corporation.

Gabapentin is used in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia; epilepsy and belongs to the drug class gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Gabapentin 600 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Gabapentin

Imprint
APO GAB 600
Strength
600 mg
Color
White
Size
17.00 mm
Shape
Elliptical/Oval
Availability
Prescription only
Drug Class
Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
Pregnancy Category
C – Risk cannot be ruled out
CSA Schedule
Not a controlled drug
Labeler / Supplier
Apotex Corporation
Inactive Ingredients
copovidone, magnesium stearate, hypromelloses, hydroxypropyl cellulose, polyethylene glycol 8000, titanium dioxide

Note: Inactive ingredients may vary.

Labelers / Repackagers

NDC Code Labeler / Repackager
60505-2551 (Discontinued) Apotex Corp.
60429-0782 Golden State Medical Supply (repackager)

APO GAB 800 (Gabapentin 800 mg)

Pill with imprint APO GAB 800 is White, Elliptical/Oval and has been identified as Gabapentin 800 mg. It is supplied by Apotex Corporation.

Gabapentin is used in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia; epilepsy and belongs to the drug class gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Gabapentin 800 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Gabapentin

Imprint
APO GAB 800
Strength
800 mg
Color
White
Size
19.00 mm
Shape
Elliptical/Oval
Availability
Prescription only
Drug Class
Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
Pregnancy Category
C – Risk cannot be ruled out
CSA Schedule
Not a controlled drug
Labeler / Supplier
Apotex Corporation
Inactive Ingredients
copovidone, magnesium stearate, hypromelloses, hydroxypropyl cellulose, polyethylene glycol 8000, titanium dioxide

Note: Inactive ingredients may vary.

Labelers / Repackagers

NDC Code Labeler / Repackager
60505-2552 (Discontinued) Apotex Corp.
54868-5195 (Discontinued) Physicians Total Care Inc. (repackager)
60429-0783 Golden State Medical Supply (repackager)
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Gabapentin 600mg, 800mg – Greenstone Limited

G 21 (Gabapentin 600 mg) – Greenstone Limited

Pill with imprint G 21 is White, Elliptical/Oval and has been identified as Gabapentin 600 mg. It is supplied by Greenstone Limited.

Gabapentin is used in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia; epilepsy and belongs to the drug class gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Gabapentin 600 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Gabapentin

Imprint
G 21
Strength
600 mg
Color
White
Size
18.00 mm
Shape
Elliptical/Oval
Availability
Prescription only
Drug Class
Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
Pregnancy Category
C – Risk cannot be ruled out
CSA Schedule
Not a controlled drug
Labeler / Supplier
Greenstone Limited
National Drug Code (NDC)
59762-5023 (Discontinued)
Inactive Ingredients
poloxamer 407, corn starch, magnesium stearate, magnesium silicate, candelilla wax, water

G 22 (Gabapentin 800 mg) – Greenstone Limited

Pill with imprint G 22 is White, Elliptical/Oval and has been identified as Gabapentin 800 mg. It is supplied by Greenstone Limited.

Gabapentin is used in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia; epilepsy and belongs to the drug class gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Gabapentin 800 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Gabapentin

Imprint
G 22
Strength
800 mg
Color
White
Size
19.00 mm
Shape
Elliptical/Oval
Availability
Prescription only
Drug Class
Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
Pregnancy Category
C – Risk cannot be ruled out
CSA Schedule
Not a controlled drug
Labeler / Supplier
Greenstone Limited
National Drug Code (NDC)
59762-5024 (Discontinued)
Inactive Ingredients
poloxamer 407, corn starch, magnesium stearate, magnesium silicate, candelilla wax, water

Note: Inactive ingredients may vary.