Gabapentin
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Gabapentin is majorly used to treat epileptic seizures. People who suffer from epilepsy and encounter frequent seizures have been reported to get positive results after they have used Gabapentin. Another widespread use of Gabapentin is to get relief from nerve pain or postherpetic neuralgia, a condition that occurs as a post-effect of a shingles outbreak. The virus, causing shingles, remains dormant in the body for quite a long time. After a long time, the virus gets reactivated and as a result, it leads to nerve damage. When the nerve pain starts taking a toll on you, taking Gabapentin turns out to be a great help. The medicine is equally effective for restless legs syndrome, a condition, where the legs start jerking voluntarily due to nerve damage. Other than these prominent uses, Gabapentin also helps patients dealing with anxiety disorders.
- Description
- Additional Information
- Uses
- Interactions
- Side Effects
What is Gabapentin?
Gabapentin comes
under the drug class anticonvulsants. It has the same chemical structure as
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid), a chemical or neurotransmitter produced in the
human brain. GABA is responsible for reducing the excitability of the brain
neurons. GABA helps in toning down the seizures along with pain signal
transmission. As Gabapentin mirrors the effect of GABA, it helps calm down the
excited neurons and prevents pain signals from reaching the brain.
How Does It Work?
Gabapentin starts
blocking the pain signals that travel from the spinal cord to the brain
activating the feeling of nerve pain. On the other hand, Gabapentin stops the
seizure jerks by controlling excitement and abnormal activities of the nerve.
GABA has a calming impact on the brain. And, due to nerve damage, the
functionalities of GABA can get impaired. Taking Gabapentin helps in filling up
the work of GABA at such points. Controlling seizures and nerve pain are the
biggest benefits of Gabapentin. Due to the calming effect on nerves, the
medicine helps enormously during anxiety attacks as well.
Important Considerations
- You can
take Gabapentin with or without food.
- Gabapentin
usually does not leave the patients with any serious side effects. Issues
like mild drowsiness and dizziness are common and go away very soon.
- If you
have bought high-dosage Gabapentin, you can break the tablet in two halves
and have the second half during the next dosage. Keep in mind that, you
cannot keep the second half of the medicine for more than 28 days and then
have it.
- If you are
taking any antacid along with Gabapentin that contains magnesium alloy,
you need to wait for at least 2 hours after you take it. Then, you can
take your next dose of Gabapentin.
- If you are
taking the liquid form of Gabapentin, you must use the medicated measuring
spoon for that. Don’t use a kitchen spoon for this purpose.
Dosage Forms
Each of the Gabapentin capsules consists of 100mg, 300mg, and 400mg of Gabapentin. And, the tablets contain 600mg and 800mg of Gabapentin. In case you have decided to take the liquid form of Gabapentin, 2ml of Gabapentin liquid is similar to 100mg strength. Take accordingly.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
If you get pregnant or planning to get pregnant while you are on Gabapentin, you must speak to the healthcare provider beforehand. Gabapentin may pass on to your breastmilk, so it is better not to take the medicine while you are breastfeeding.
Alcohol Interaction
Gabapentin may interact with alcohol and increase the side effects of the medicine. You might end up feeling excessively sleepy and dizzy the whole time. So, it is better to stay off from alcohol right before or after you have taken the medicine.
Other Medications
You should refrain from combining Gabapentin with antihistamine drugs for cough and cold, anti-depressants such as fluoxetine, sertraline, and amitriptyline, anti-anxiety drugs, sleep medicines or sedatives, seizure medicines like primidone and phenobarbital, muscle relaxants or general anesthetics, and narcotic medicines for pain relief.
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- Dosage for Epilepsy
The usual dosage for partial epilepsy seizures is 900mg to 3600mg in a day. The total amount needs to be divided into 3 doses throughout the day. Gabapentin can be taken by children of 6-12 years as well. However, the dosage strength varies based on the body weight of the children.
- Dosage for Nerve Pain
If you are taking
Gabapentin for nerve pain relief, you can take 900mg to 3600mg a day, split
into 3 times a day.
Take Consistently
You must keep on taking the medicine for quite some time till you find complete relief. Usually, it takes at least four weeks for Gabapentin to show its results. In case, you miss a dose at any time of the day, try to take it as soon as possible. However, if the schedule for the next dose is right around the corner, you can skip the missed dose and take the next dose on time. Compensating for one missed dose by taking two back-to-back dosages can be considered an overdose.
Combination Use
In many cases, it is advised by the doctors to take Gabapentin along with physical therapies for the best results.
Regular Check-Ups
Gabapentin is recommended for long-term use. Especially, when it is taken for epilepsy, the medicine will keep on helping in preventing the partial seizure episodes from occurring. Similarly, when it comes to relieving nerve pain, you have to keep on taking it till the time the pain is gone, even after that. However, the dosage can gradually go down. And, that’s why it is important to go for regular check-ups after an interval to make sure when your health condition is right to cut down the dosage.
Talk to Your Doctor
It’s important to speak to your doctor when you are planning to stop taking Gabapentin after taking it for a long time. Abrupt withdrawal may activate the seizure episodes with more power and bring back the nerve pain that was long gone. Also, you must do the same thing when you are planning to decrease the dosage.
Gabapentin Interactions
Gabapentin interacts with several drugs and substances that you should be aware of to make sure that you don’t get affected by more side effects. Also, there are certain medical conditions you might be already suffering from. Ensure you address those issues before taking Gabapentin and consult with your healthcare provider.
Common Drug Interactions
Here is a list of common drugs that you might be taking. Refrain from taking Gabapentin with these drugs to avoid possible interactions.
- Antihistamine
drugs for cough and cold
- Anti-depressants
such as fluoxetine, sertraline, and amitriptyline
- Anti-anxiety
drugs
- Sleep
medicines or sedatives
- Seizure
medicines like primidone and phenobarbital
- Muscle
relaxants or general anesthetics
- Narcotic
medicines for pain relief
Disease Interactions
If you are already under medication for anxiety disorder or chronic depression, taking Gabapentin can cause excessive sleepiness along with decreased level of awareness. When you are 65 years old or older than that, getting affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is quite common. It is a condition among older people where their lungs are most affected. And, taking Gabapentin under such conditions will increase the risk of breathing trouble among the people.
Alcohol and Food Interactions
It is not recommended to take Gabapentin with alcohol. The interaction might not be fatal but you will feel extremely sleepy and drowsy when you take alcohol while you are under Gabapentin dosages. However, there are no such cases of food interactions reported yet.
Important Considerations
Make sure that you don’t suddenly withdraw yourself from taking Gabapentin after taking it for a while because the abrupt withdrawal will lead you to certain conditions you are not prepared for. For instance, if you were continuing to take Gabapentin to prevent episodes of epilepsy seizures, abrupt Gabapentin withdrawal after a long time will suddenly bring back the seizures with more power than before. So, when you decide to stay off from Gabapentin, make sure that you consult your healthcare provider first and lower the dosage gradually.
Common Side Effects:
There are some common side effects of Gabapentin that stay for a while, mostly in the beginning when you are starting the dosages. Usually, the symptoms are mild and go away after a while.
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
- Headaches
- Swelling
Serious Side Effects:
Some rare and serious issues can also occur for some people. If things get out of hand, don’t waste any time calling the emergency services or speaking to your doctor immediately.
- Mood Changes
- Breathing Difficulties
- Increased Seizures
- Balance Problems
Serious Allergic Reactions:
Signs to Watch For - Skin rash, hives, blisters, swollen skin, itchy skin, skin peeling, fever
What to Do - In case you experience any of these signs after taking Gabapentin, you should contact your healthcare provider right away. If you experience any signs of heavy breathing, wheezing, or swelling of your mouth, tongue, and face, you can seek assistance from the emergency services.
Long-Term Side Effects:
Dependence - Gabapentin is not an addictive drug. However, that does not mean you cannot grow any dependence on the medicine. Long-term use of this medicine can cause some level of dependency.
Cognitive Effects - In the first year of taking Gabapentin, you may experience some cognitive issues such as problems in processing information, poor attention, declined motor speed, and others.
Weight Gain - It is a very rare side effect of Gabapentin. And, if the weight gain situation occurs, you can see that you have gained a maximum of 5 pounds after 6 weeks. However, it does not happen to all.
Other Side Effects:
Some of the other unusual side effects that may require medical attention are -
- Vision Problems
- Tremors
- Dry Mouth
- Skin Reactions
