Neurontin 800 mg

Neurontin (Gabapentin) is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. It affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in the cause of seizures and some types of pain.
Neurontin is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat seizures caused by epilepsy in adults and children who are at least 12 years old. Neurontin is also used with other medications to treat partial seizures in children who are 3 to 12 years old.
Gabapentin is a derivative of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Originally it was developed for the treatment of epilepsy. Currently, this medicine is used to relieve pain, especially neuropathic pain.

Dosage and direction:
Take Neurontin by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Take the drug only as prescribed because dosage and schedule may vary depending on your condition and other factors. Avoid cutting, crushing or chewing this medicine. Do not take the medicine more often than it is prescribed. Do not give up taking it except on the advice of your doctor. It may need time for the medicine to help. Consult your doctor concerning proper dose for you.

Precautions:
Before taking Neurontin tell your doctor or chemist if you are allergic to it; or if you have other allergies. Inform your doctor or chemist if you have heart, liver or kidney problems. Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking while being treated with this medication. Cautoin is advised while using Celebrex by pregnant/nursing women or children. Aged people can be more sensitive to side effects of the medicine. During the pregnancy this treatment should be used only when strongly necessary. As this medicament can be absorbed by skin, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not manipulate this medicine.

Contraindications:
Neurontin should not be used by patients having demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to Gabapentin.

Possible side effect:
The most common side effects are skin rash, itching or hives, chest pain, headache, nausea, etc. A very serious allergic reaction rarely occurs. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side effects. Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details. In case you notice the effects not listed here, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Overdose:
If you think you have used too much of this medicine seek emergency medical attention right away. The symptoms of overdose usually include chest pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat, and feeling light-headed or fainting.