Gabapentin 200mg capsule is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.
Side Effects of GABAPENTIL
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Loss of coordination
- Tiredness
- Blurred/double vision
- Unusual eye movements
- or shaking (tremor) may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Precautions
Before taking gabapentin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to gabapentin enacarbil; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, mental/mood problems (such as depression, thoughts of suicide), use/abuse of drugs/alcohol, breathing problems (such as COPD).
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe drowsiness, trouble speaking, weakness.
Notes
Do not share this medication with others.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up. If you take gabapentin 3 times a day to control seizures, do not let more than 12 hours pass between doses because your seizures may increase. Consult your doctor right away if this occurs.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
Serious side effects
Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Call 911 if your symptoms feel life-threatening or if you think you’re having a medical emergency. Serious side effects and their symptoms can include the following:
- Changes in mood or anxiety. Symptoms can include:
- thoughts of suicide or dying
- attempts to commit suicide
- anxiety that’s new or gets worse
- crankiness that’s new or gets worse
- restlessness
- panic attacks
- trouble sleeping
- Changes in behavior and thinking, especially in children ages 3 to 12 years. Symptoms can include:
- emotional changes
- aggressiveness
- trouble concentrating
- restlessness
- Serious and life-threatening allergic reaction. Symptoms can include:
- skin rashes
- hives
- fever
- swollen glands that do not go away
- swollen lips and tongue
- yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes
How to take gabapentin
The gabapentin dosage your doctor prescribes will depend on several factors. These include:
- the type and severity of the condition you’re using gabapentin to treat
- your age
- the form of gabapentin you take
- other medical conditions you may have
