Can Neurontin be taken with other medicines?
Yes, because Neurontin is typically prescribed with other anti-epileptic drugs (anticonvulsants) to help the primary epilepsy treatment control partial seizures. It is also used when the primary treatment is causing problematic side effects. This is called adjunctive therapy. However, when taken with Antacids, the blood levels of Neurontin drug is significantly decreased, which reduces its effects. Neurontin should be taken at least 2 hours after any antacid is taken (e.g., Tums, Rolaids, Maalox). Typically, if Neurontin is prescribed to you for the treatment of PHN, you shouldn't be taking anything else.
Always let your physician know about ALL other medications you are taking (over-the-counter and prescription) because some may cross-react with Nurontin, which may reduce its effectiveness or even make your condition worse. While taking Neurontin, don't start any new medicines without talking to your doctor first. Your doctor or pharmacist will know which medicines are safe for you to take with Neurontin.
Other Neurontin FAQs
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What is Neurontin?
A: Neurontin (gabapentin) was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1994 for the control of partial seizures due to epilepsy in adults and children. It … More -
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What is a partial seizure?
A: A seizure is how your body reacts to a brief electrical disturbance in the brain, which can include a change in sensation, awareness, or behavior. Electrical … More -
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What are generalized seizures?
A: There are two types of generalized seizures: convulsive (muscle jerking) and non-convulsive. Non-convulsive seizures fall within several subgroups. The following is a … More -
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What triggers the seizures?
A: Seizures may appear to be brought on by a trigger such as lack of sleep or a high level of stress. However, the triggers alone do not explain why a seizure has … More -
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How can I help someone going through a seizure?
A: If you are with someone who has a convulsive seizure, you should try to: Stay calm; Time the seizure; Protect the person from injury; Place something soft under the … More -
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What is epilepsy?
A: Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of the nervous system in which clusters of nerve cells (neurons) in the brain sometimes signal abnormally (electrochemical … More -
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What is PHN?
A: Herpes zoster (commonly referred to as "shingles") and postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is nerve damage that result from reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus … More -
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What are the possible side effects of Neurontin?
A: According to the official Neurontin site, the common side effects are as follows: For adults taking Neurontin: dizziness, sleepiness, vision problems, swelling of … More
