Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant (antiseizure) medication approved by the FDA to treat several conditions. Doctors sometimes prescribe gabapentin “off-label” to treat other conditions as well. A 2022 report stated that gabapentin was among the 10 most commonly prescribed medications in the U.S. What is gabapentin and what is it used for? Gabapentin is used to … Read more
Gabapentin is taken by mouth and available as a capsule, tablet, or liquid. Dosages range from 300 to 3600 milligrams (mg) a day, though they are often adjusted for children, older people, and those with kidney disease. The medication is available as an immediate-release oral tablet, an extended-release oral tablet, and an oral solution. It can … Read more
Currently, there is not enough research or well-controlled studies on humans to deem this medication safe for expecting mothers. Contact your healthcare provider to discuss whether the benefits of use may outweigh the risks in your case. Gabapentin (Neurontin) is an inexpensive drug used to control partial seizures in adults with epilepsy. It is also … Read more
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to gabapentin. Before taking gabapentin, tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver, or heart disease. You may have thoughts about suicide while taking gabapentin. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits. Do not miss any scheduled appointments. Report any new or … Read more
A lethal dose of gabapentin was not identified in mice and rats receiving single oral doses as high as 8000 mg/kg. Signs of acute toxicity in animals included ataxia, labored breathing, ptosis, sedation, hypoactivity, or excitation. Acute oral overdoses of NEURONTIN up to 49 grams have been reported. In these cases, double vision, slurred speech, … Read more