What is Neurontin

Neurontin is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. It affects nerves and chemicals in the body that are involved in the cause of seizures and various types of pain.

Neurontin is used alone or with other drugs to treat seizures that are caused by epilepsy in adults and children above 12 years old. Neurontin is used with other medications to treat partial seizures in children of 3-12 years old as well.

Neurontin is also used for treatment of nerve pain that is caused by shingles or herpes virus.

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What you should know when you buy Neurontin.

Don’t use Neurontin if you are allergic to gabapentin.

Before buying Neurontin, tell your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart disease.

Some patients have thoughts about suicide while taking Neurontin. Your pharmacist will need to check you regularly.

Report your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: anxiety, mood or behavior changes, depression, or if you feel agitated, restless, hostile, hyperactive (physically or mentally), or have thoughts about suicide or even hurting yourself.

Do not stop using Neurontin for seizures without first talking to your doctor, even in case you feel better. You may have increased seizures if you stop taking Neurontin by your own without advise of your doctor. You will need to use less and less before you stop taking Neurontin completely.

Call your doctor immediately if your seizures get worse or you have them more often when you take Neurontin.

Carry your ID card or wear a medical alert bracelet stating that you are using Neurontin, in case of emergency. Any doctors, dentists, or emergency medical care providers who treat you must know that you are taking Neurontin.

Before you buy Neurontin, you must know that you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to take Neurontin if you have any of these conditions: heart disease, kidney disease or liver disease.

Neurontin FDA pregnancy category is C. It is not well known if Neurontin is harmful to an unborn child. Before you buy Neurontin, tell your pharmacist if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during Neurontin treatment. Neurontin can pass into breast milk and also may harm a nursing baby. Do not buy Neurontin without telling your pharmacist if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Common Side Effects of Neurontin
Neurontin has been studied thoroughly in different clinical trials. In all these studies, the side effects that occur in a group of people that take Neurontin are compared to side effects that occur in another group of people that doesn’t take Neurontin. So it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often do they appear, and how do they compare to the group that doen’t take Neurontin.

In these studies the most common side effects of Neurontin were listed:
1 ) Dizziness – 28 percent
2 ) Drowsiness – 21.4 percent
3 ) Coordination problems – 12.5 percent
4 ) Infections – 10.9 percent
5 ) Fever – 10.1 percent
6 ) Nausea or vomiting – 8.4 percent
7 ) Swelling or fluid retention in the feet, legs, hands or arms – 8.3 percent
8 ) Unusual eye movements – 8.3 percent.

Some other common side effects of Neurontin, occurring in less than 7 percent of people, included: Memory loss (amnesia); Bronchitis; Speech problems;Shakiness (tremor); Diarrhea or constipation; Sore throat; Ear infection; Accidental injury; Double vision or blurred vision; Back pain; Hyperactivity (in children); Problems walking; Weakness or fatigue; Conjunctivitis (”pink eye”); Dry mouth; High blood sugar (hyperglycemia); Changes in thinking (such as difficulty concentrating); Nervousness; Increased appetite or weight gain; Indigestion or heartburn; Twitching; Flushing or hot flashes; Gas.

Serious Side Effects of Neurontin
Some Neurontin side effects, are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your doctor, while occurring infrequently. These side effects of Neurontin include: Hostility; Severe dizziness, confusion; Signs of an allergic reaction (Itching, Unexplained rash, Unexplained swelling, Hives); Depression; Suicidal thinking or behavior.

Neurontin is used with other drugs to help control seizures in adults and kids (3 years of age and older). It is also used to relieve nerve pain that associates with herpes zoster (shingles) infection in adults.Neurontin may also be used to treat other nerve pain conditions (such as peripheral neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, trigeminal neuralgia).

How to use Neurontin: Take Neurontin by mouth, with or without food, as directed by your healthcare provider. The Neurontin dosage is based on your medical condition and your response to therapy. During the first few days, your pharmacist may gradually increase Neurontin dosage so your body can adjust to the drug. To minimize side effects of neurontin, take the very first dose at bedtime. Use Neurontin regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Neurontin works best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Thats why it is best to take neurontin at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Do not take neurontin more often or increase your dose without consulting your pharmacist. Your condition will not improve any faster and the risk of serious side effects of neurontin may be increased. Do not stop taking neurontin without consulting your healthcare provider. Some conditions such as seizures may become even worse when neurontin is abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be slowly decreased. Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum may interfere with the absorption of Neurontin. Therefore it is best to take neurontin at least 2 hours after taking an antacid.

Precautions: Before you buy Neurontin, tell your healthcare provider if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. Before buying Neurontin, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney or liver diseases. Neurontin may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in any activities that require alertness such as using machinery or driving. Limit alcoholic beverages as they may worsen these neurontin side effects. Caution is advised when you buy neurontin in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially swollen legs/arms or just loss of coordination. Caution is advised when using neurontin in children because they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially the mood/mental changes (hostility). You should not buy and use Neurontin during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your pharmacist.

Neurontin passes into breast milk. Because the effects of neurontin on the nursing infant are unknown, consult your healthcare provider before breast-feeding.

Neurontin Interactions:Before you buy Neurontin, tell your pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products that you use, especially of: antacids containing morphine, aluminum or magnesium. This product can affect the results of certain drug tests for urine protein. Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use neurontin. Do not start or stop using neurontin without doctor approval.

Overdose of Neurontin: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room at once. Symptoms of overdose include:slurred speech, severe drowsiness, or extreme lethargy.

Do not share this medication with others.

Missed dose of Neurontin: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, you should skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose of Neurontin to catch up.

Storage of Neurontine: Store Neurontin at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is alsopermitted. Do not store neurontin in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from your children and pets.

Neurontine Dosage:
Patients > 12 years of age
The effective dose of Neurontin is 900 to 1800 mg/day and should be given in divided doses (three times a day) using 300 or 400 mg capsules, or 600 or 800 mg tablets. The starting dose of neurontin is 300 mg three times a day. If it is necessary, the dose of neurontin may be increased using 300 or 400 mg capsules, or 600 or 800 mg tablets also three times a day up to 1800 mg/day. Dosages of neurontin up to 2400 mg/day have been well tolerated in long-term clinical studies. Doses of neurontin of 3600 mg/day have been administered to a small number of patients for a relatively short treatment, and have been well tolerated. The maximum time between doses of neurontin in the TID schedule should not exceed 12 hours.

Pediatric Patients Age 3–12 years

The starting dose of neurontin should range from 10-15 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses, and the effective dose of neurontin reached by upward titration over a period of 3 days. The effective dose of Neurontin in patients 5 years of age and older is 25–35 mg/kg/day and given in divided doses (three times a day). The effective dose of neurontin in pediatric patients ages 3 and 4 years is 40 mg/kg/day and given in divided doses (three times a day).

Neurontin may be administered as the oral solution, tablet or capsule or using combinations of these formulations. Dosages of neurontin up to 50 mg/kg/day have been well-tolerated in a long-term clinical study. The maximum time interval between doses should not exceed 12 hours.

It is not necessary to monitor your gabapentin plasma concentrations to optimize Neurontin therapy. Further, because there are no significant pharmacological interactions among Neurontin and other commonly used anti epileptic drugs, the addition of Neurontin does not alter the plasma levels of any of these drugs appreciably.

If Neurontin is discontinued or if any other alternate anticonvulsant medication is added to the therapy, this should be done gradually over a minimum of 1 week.

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