Gabapentin is not a narcotic. It’s not classified as a controlled substance in most states. (Kentucky, West Virginia, Michigan, Tennessee, and Virginia have reclassified gabapentin…
Tell your healthcare provider if you: Have lung or breathing problems. Have diabetes. Have kidney problems or are on dialysis. Have or had mood problems,…
Yes, gabapentin does pass into breast milk. If you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed, talk with your healthcare provider about breastfeeding or medication options.
Gabapentin is a prescription medication known as a gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) analogue. GABA reduces the excitability of nerve cells (neurons) in the brain, which…
Gabapentin is manufactured in the United States by Pfizer Inc. through a subsidiary called Greenstone Ltd. It is also manufactured by IVAX and Alpharma. The…
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits, especially in the first few months if you have epilepsy. This will…
Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take…
Why is this medication prescribed? Gabapentin capsules, tablets, and oral solution are used along with other medications to help control certain types of seizures in…
As the drug’s mechanism of action remains somewhat unclear, the phenomenon of gabapentin withdrawal is also not entirely understood. Still, the presence of withdrawal symptoms…
Even those who take gabapentin as prescribed may develop some physical dependence; however, those who misuse it or abuse it recreationally may experience significant levels…