How does Gabapin (Gabapentin) work:

Gabapin (Gabapentin), an epilepsy medication, is used with other medications to treat partial seizures (the type in which symptoms are limited). It may be prescribed whether or not the seizures eventually become general and result in loss of consciousness.

Dosage & Administration:

Take Gabapin exactly as directed by your physician. To effectively control your seizures, it is important that you take Gabapin 3 times a day, approximately every 8 hours. You should not go longer than 12 hours without a dose of medication.

Side Effects:

• blurred, dimmed or double vision
• bronchitis (in children)
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• fatigue
• fever (in children)
• involuntary eye movement
• itchy
• runny nose
• lack of muscular coordination
• nausea
• tremor
• viral infection (in children)
• vomiting
• weight increase (in children)
• abnormal coordination
• abnormal dreams
• abnormal thinking
• agitation
• allergy
• altered reflexes
• anemia
• angina pectoris (crushing chest pain)
• anxiety
• apathy
• arthritis
• back pain
• bladder problems
• bleeding gums
• bloody stools
• bruising
• cataracts
• chill
• conjunctivitis
• constipation
• cough
• cysts
• decreased sensitivity to touch
• dehydration
• depression
• difficult breathing
• dry eyes, mouth or throat
• dry or scaly skin
• ear problems
• exaggerated feeling of well-being
• excessive body hair
• eye pain
• hair loss
• hallucination
• headache
• heartburn
• hemorrhoids
• hepatitis
• high blood pressure
• hoarseness
• hostility
• hyperactivity or unstable emotions
• increased appetite
• increased salivation or sweating
• indigestion
• inflammation of the mouth, gums or tongue
• inflammation of the stomach and intestinal lining
• irregular heartbeat
• itching
• joint pain
• stiffness or swelling
• liver enlargement
• loss of bowel control
• loss of memory
• low blood pressure
• menstrual problems
• migraines
• mononucleosis
• mouth sore
• muscle pain or weakness
• nervousness
• nosebleeds
• paralysis
• pneumonia
• respiratory infections
• sexual problems
• shortness of breath
• skin disorders
• sleepwalking
• speech difficulties
• swelling of the face
• taste loss
• tendinitis
• thirst
• tingling or pins and needles
• twitching
• vaginal hemorrhage
• vertigo
• weight increase or decrease

Precautions:

Gabapin (Gabapentin) causes some people to become drowsy and less alert. Do not drive or operate dangerous machinery or participate in any hazardous activity that requires full mental alertness until you are certain Gabapin does not have this effect on you. Be sure to tell your physician if you have any kidney problems or are on hemodialysis, as your physician will need to adjust your dosage of Gabapin. Tell your physician about any medications you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs. The drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, tell your physician immediately.