Manufacturer: INTAS
Pharmaceutical name: Gabapentin
Pack: 10 pills (800 mg)
Gabapin is a medication used to prevent seizures by reducing abnormal brain activity and influencing specific nerves and chemicals related to seizures and pain. It is commonly prescribed for epilepsy patients to manage and avert seizures. Additionally, Gabapin is utilized to treat restless leg syndrome, alleviate pain from postherpetic neuralgia (pain following a shingles outbreak), manage trigeminal neuralgia, and various other pain conditions.
Gabapin is typically prescribed following a precise dosing schedule, taken at regular intervals throughout the day. Some patients may be instructed to take it three times daily. If this applies to you, your doctor will advise that no more than 12 hours should elapse between doses to lower the risk of seizures. Stopping the medication suddenly is not recommended, as it may lead to increased seizure activity or withdrawal symptoms. Generally, patients are advised by their prescribing doctor to taper off their dosage gradually when discontinuing treatment.
Side effects may include ear pain, eye irritation, memory issues, uncontrollable body shaking or eye movements, increased appetite, or weight gain.
In some instances, patients using Gabapin have reported other rare but possibly serious side effects. It is essential to seek immediate medical help or consult your doctor if you experience a worsening of seizures, fever, flu-like symptoms, or any other severe reactions.