What triggers the seizures?
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 occurred. All that is known so far is that certain people seem to be more prone to having seizures than others, sometimes referred to as having a "low seizure threshold" which could be due to their genetic makeup. However, the actual cause of seizures is still unknown, and tests are still being conducted to see if a cause can be found.
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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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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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
