Gabapentin is used to relieve pain for some conditions in the nervous system and prevent seizures.
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant medication and is not used for routine pain caused by arthritis or minor injuries and is available by a doctors prescription only.
Gabapentin is a strong painkiller when used to treat pain such as nerve pain although it is not considered a painkiller or opioid and instead is an anticonvulsant medication.
The negative side of gabapentin are possible side effects such as unsteadiness, vision changes, clumsiness, trouble with thinking, sleepiness, drowsiness and dizziness.
When you stop taking gabapentin for nerve pain you can experience withdrawal symptoms which include insomnia, anxiety, headaches, dizziness and nausea.
The best and safest way to get off gabapentin is to taper off of it under the supervision of a doctor.
The withdrawal symptoms when stopping gabapentin can begin within 12 hours to 7 days.
Gabapentin should be stopped if it is not working or preventing seizures or if you are experiencing any serious side effects when taking gabapentin.
People who should not take gabapentin are people who are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant or people on a controlled sodium or potassium diet or if your kidneys are not working well.
The best time to take gabapentin is at night as it can make you feel drowsy.
Gabapentin is a very strong painkiller and kills pain including nerve pain near instantly.
The length of time you should take gabapentin for nerve pain depends on your condition.
If you have nerve pain from diabetes then you may need to take the gabapentin daily for the rest of your life but if you have temporary nerve pain then you may only need to take the gabapentin for 4 to 12 weeks.
Gabapentin requires three times daily administration because of its short duration of effect.
Gabapentin enacarbil (brand name Horizant) only requires once-daily dosing.
Only effective for partial-onset seizures, not other types of seizure disorders.
Some branded and generic forms of gabapentin are not interchangeable.
Gabapentin is most commonly prescribed to treat nerve pain associated with diabetes.
Although gabapentin is used for other pain and issues as well.
Gabapentin is used to treat a variety of conditions such as seizures, pain, nerve pain, nerve pain after herpes, essential tremors.
Other conditions that Gabapentin is used to treat include.
Restless legs syndrome, an extreme discomfort in the calf muscles when sitting or lying down.
Reuropathic pain.
Acute pain following an operation.
Additional medication to treat partial seizures.
The "change of life" signs.
And alcoholism.
The most common side effects of gabapentin are dizziness and drowsiness when taking gabapentin.
Side effects of Gabapentin include drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination, tiredness, blurred/double vision, unusual eye movements, or shaking (tremor) may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Gabapentin can make you feel relaxed and calm and reduce pain.
Gabapentin can produce feelings of relaxation, calmness and euphoria.
Some users of Gabapentin have also reported that the high from snorted gabapentin can be similar to taking a stimulant.
It can also enhance the euphoric effects of other drugs, like heroin and other opioids, and is likely to increase the risks when taken in this way.
Gabapentin is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. Gabapentin treats seizures by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.