Neurontin (Gabapentin)

What is Generic Neurontin?

Generic Neurontin is a Gabapentin containing drug product and is used to treat damages of the nervous system, in particular to facilitate seizures.

In what kind of disease treatment Neurontin is helpful?

Gabapentin helps alleviate epileptic attacks in adults and adolescents over 12 years, partial seizures in children at the age of 3 to 12  (as an adjunct) and for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia in adults.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Generic Neurontin?

It should be noted, that because of the impossibility of determining dosage, this medicine is not usually prescribed as the main drug treatment to children of age 3 to 12. Because this drugs has not been tested on pregnant women it is impossible to evaluate how it will affect the fetus. Tell your therapist that you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy in the near future.  Consider with your physician all the dangers of taking Gabapentin if you suffer from diabetes, problems with the digestive system, you have ill or damaged liver, renal insufficiency. Ingredients and active substances of the drug can cause an allergic reaction. Inform your doctor about your allergies and what you use to treat and relief of allergy symptoms. The drug is easy to acquire. Your therapist may advise you a drugstore or you can buy Generic Neurontin online.

How should I take Neurontin?

The instruction on using this medical preparation must be enclosed in the package. Read it carefully before use. Your doctor will give you all the answers to questions that may arise. Do not change your eating habits when taking this medicine. If you broke a pill, take it as soon as possible; do not store it longer than for a couple of days. You can only start the treatment under medical supervision.

Dosage information

The maximal daily dose for adults is 20 mg. Your pharmacologist can advise you where to buy Gabapentin, and you may also buy Generic Neurontin online without prescription.

Do not stop taking the medicine all at once. This can lead to the syndrome of denial, which is similar to the sharp rejection of alcohol. The gradual reduction of the dose over several weeks or months can help eliminate the danger of rejection syndrome.

You may define that you or the other person overdosed Gabapentin by the following features:  unintelligible speech, blurred eyesight, double vision, severe exhaustion and drowsiness, diarrhea.

What may interact with Neurontin?

Simultaneous combination of opiates (such us morphine and Vicodin), Naproxen, and medicines used for heartburn with Gabapentin, can be problematic. Gabapentin does not affect the effectiveness of the oral contraceptives.  Concomitant use of morphine and Generic Neurontin showed an increase in pain threshold in patients.  Let your doctor know if you have to do a test to check the protein level in the urine in the near future. Gabapentin may influence or distort reliability of the results.

What should I watch for while taking Neurontin?

Try not to drive a car (or reduce the time spent behind the wheel to a minimum) when taking the medicine. Likewise, you should give up control of heavy equipment or machines. This medication may affect your way of thinking and reduce the concentration of attention.  When you take Gabapentin along with the drug antacid, you should consume these drugs with the difference in time at least 2 hours. Mixing alcohol and Gabapentin may be dangerous to your health.

What side effects may I notice from Generic Neurontin?

Most often side effects from taking Generic Neurontin affect the nervous system. It manifests by the following features: hyperkinesias, strengthening, weakening or absence of reflexes, impairment of coordination, tremors and instability of thinking, depression, confusion, insomnia, amnesia, anxiety, drowsiness, muscle twitches and unwarranted violent behavior. Some adverse reactions may be more pronounced in children, or show themselves only in children. These can be: deterioration of behavior, anger, aggression, problems with concentration, changes in school behavior, anxiety, suspiciousness, increased emotionality, sharp response to social interaction, depression, increased body movements, hyperactivity, constant and unpredictable mood swings, weeping. Side effects, that could be hazardous to health: painful or difficult urination, unpredictable bleeding, bruising, unexplained fatigue, apathy, irritability, cold symptoms, intestinal tract problem, black stool, constipation , increased appetite,  bad breath, sleep disturbances, increased sweating, high sensitivity to touch, unexpected weight loss. Cases of swelling of the face and mucous membranes, similar to bee stings, continuous or periodic thirst, dark urine, coma, vomiting blood are rare.

Depression, mood swings, self-harm, suicidal behavior and unusual routine (work at night or taking naps during the day) can also affect the absorption of medication by the body.

Where can I keep Neurontin?

Purchase Gabapentin at your regular pharmacy or buy online at the lowest price. Storage temperature should not exceed 25°C. Shelf life of the pharmacological product - 36 months.