Gabapentin is a generic prescription drug that is FDA-approved as an add-on treatment with other medications for partial seizures in those with epilepsy. It can…
First, we must consider the different neuropathic pain types. Neuropathic pain can be diverse in nature, encompassing a wide range of pain types, including post-herpetic…
Neurontin (gabapentin) capsules and tablets are supplied as follows: 100-mg capsules: Hard gelatin CONI-SNAP® capsules with white opaque body and cap printed with “PD” on one…
When headache pain has you in its grip, a fast-acting headache remedy is a top priority. Some headache remedies come in the form of medication.…
Fibromyalgia is a muscular condition that affects many people. It refers to muscle fatigue and pain felt across different muscle groups in the body, not…
Gabapentin is as an anti-epileptic drug and as an analgesic, particularly for pain of the neuropathic or neurogenic type. When used for controlling epilepsy, it…
It is rare to experience withdrawal symptoms from gabapentin, but it does happen. A review of medical journals published between 1993, when gabapentin was approved,…
Gabapentin oral capsule is used for short-term or long-term treatment. The length of treatment depends on what condition it’s being used to treat. It comes…
TOPIC: Neurontin, Gralise, Horizant (gabapentin) and Lyrica, Lyrica CR (pregabalin): Serious Breathing Problems AUDIENCE: Patient, Neurology, Pain Management, Pulmonology, Pharmacy BACKGROUND: Gabapentin and pregabalin are…
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsive medication which first discovered in the 1970s in Japan. Its original use was as a muscle relaxer and anti-spasmodic medication, but…