Gabapin - 800 mg

Gabapin 800 mg controls certain types of seizures in people who have epilepsy. It contains Gabapentin, an FDA-approved agent for managing postherpetic neuralgia (a lasting pain in the skin areas where you had shingles) in adults. The drug has been prescribed for you by your doctor to reduce the number of seizures.

The doctor will best determine the dose and duration of treatment. The dose can vary depending on how it works for you and your tolerance. Gabapin may be taken before or after consuming food. You should not increase or decrease the amount of Gabapentin you take unless your doctor advises you to. Avoid sudden discontinuation of the drug as this may increase your seizures.   

If a dose is missed, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time to take the next dose, you should wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.

If you think you have taken too many of these medicines, contact your doctor immediately, even if there are no symptoms. Signs of an overdose are drowsiness, dizziness, loss of consciousness, and unusually weak breathing.

You should not use Gabapin 800 if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Gabapentin or any other inactive ingredients of the medicine. Your doctor will instruct you on how much of this to take and how often. You may take the tablet before or after consuming food. Do not allow more than twelve hours between doses. If your doctor has been prescribed Gabapin to treat seizures, you may be advised to take Gabapin with other anticonvulsant medicines. You must take all other medicine your doctor has prescribed as a combination treatment. Consult your doctor before using other medicine, including over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and herbal products. Let your doctor know if you are using morphine or hydrocodone. If you take an antacid, wait for at least two hours before taking a gabapentin drug.  

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a kidney disorder. Do not discontinue treatment without discussing it with your doctor. Your doctor will slowly decrease your dose before stopping it completely. Gabapentin may make you drowsy. You should not drive, use machines, or do any activity that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

Call your doctor straight away if you notice any of the following side effects:

  — problems with coordination

  — Uncontrolled eye movement

  — Extreme tiredness, slurred speech

  — Allergic reaction. Symptoms include tightness in the chest, itching or hives, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, and swelling in the face or hands.

less serious side effects of the medicines are:

  — shakiness

  — Blurred or double vision

  — Nausea and vomiting in children

  — Fever, cough, sneezing, sore throat, and runny nose

  — Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet

  — Rapid weight gain

Tell your doctor if you develop any other side effects caused by Gabapin 800.