What is Neurontin?
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 is also approved for management of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) caused by shingles (herpes zoster). Neurontin affects chemical and nerves in the body that are involved in the cause of seizures and some types of pain. The exact way it works is unknown. Neurontin was originally sold by Parke-Davis, a subsidiary of Warner-Lambert, which in turn was acquired by Pfizer, Inc., in 2000. The Neurontin drug is typically prescribed with other medication for controlling partial seizures associated with epilepsy, but used alone for the treatment of PHN. Neurontin comes is 100, 300 and 400 mg capsules, 600 and 800 mg tablets, and is available in an oral solution form.
Other Neurontin FAQs
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Can Neurontin be taken with other medicines?
A: Yes, because Neurontin is typically prescribed with other anti-epileptic drugs (anticonvulsants) to help the primary epilepsy treatment control partial seizures. 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
