Summer BanksGabapentin and working
December 1st 2006 11:24
Gabapentin and working :
Gabapentin is used in conjunction with other anticonvulsants for the treatment of seizure disorders. The mechanism of action of gabapentin is not related to that of any other anticonvulsant and is not well understood. Gabapentin has also been used to control certain types of pain, especially pain caused by nerve damage.
Treatment :
If stomach upset occurs, gabapentin may be taken with food, unless your doctor instructs you to do otherwise.
Measure each dose of the solution carefully using a specially designed 5-mL measuring spoon or dropper. An ordinary kitchen teaspoon is not accurate enough.
Routine monitoring of the level of gabapentin in your bloodstream is not necessary. Doses should be administered at evenly spaced intervals day or night, depending on the specific dosage recommended by your doctor. For example, if you take three doses a day, the doses should be spaced eight hours apart.
Side Effects :
Minor: Constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, rash, or vomiting. These side effects should disappear over time as your body adjusts to the medication.
Gabapentin can increase your sensitivity to sunlight. It is important to avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or sunlamps. Wear protective clothing and sunglasses, and use an effective sunscreen.
To prevent constipation, increase the amount of fiber in your diet (fresh fruits and vegetables, salads, bran, whole-grain breads), exercise, and drink more water (unless your doctor tells you not to do so).
If you feel dizzy or light-headed, sit or lie down for a while; get up slowly from a sitting or reclining position; and be careful when climbing stairs.
Major: Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about abnormal balance, abnormal dreaming/hallucinations, blurred vision, chest pain, depression, difficulty breathing, difficulty walking, difficulty with urination, double vision, elevated blood pressure, fever, forgetfulness, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, palpitations, severe rash, skin discoloration, or tremor.
Interactions :
Gabapentin interacts with several other types of medications:
Concurrent use of gabapentin with central nervous system depressants (such as alcohol, antihistamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepine tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, narcotics, pain medications, and phenothiazine tranquilizers) or with tricyclic antidepressants can cause extreme drowsiness.
Use of antacids with gabapentin can reduce the level of gabapentin in the blood, which may decrease the effectiveness of gabapentin. It is recommended that gabapentin be taken at least two hours after a dose of antacid.
Warnings :
Tell your doctor about any unusual or allergic reactions you have had to any medications, especially to gabapentin or any other anticonvulsant medication.
Before having surgery or any other medical or dental procedure, be sure to tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication.
If gabapentin makes you dizzy or drowsy, do not take part in any activity that requires alertness, such as driving a car or operating potentially dangerous equipment.
Do not stop taking this medication suddenly. If you stop abruptly, you may experience an uncontrollable seizure.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you now have or have ever had blood disorders, urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, glaucoma, heart disease, kidney disease, or liver disease.
Gabapentin is used in conjunction with other anticonvulsants for the treatment of seizure disorders. The mechanism of action of gabapentin is not related to that of any other anticonvulsant and is not well understood. Gabapentin has also been used to control certain types of pain, especially pain caused by nerve damage.
Treatment :
If stomach upset occurs, gabapentin may be taken with food, unless your doctor instructs you to do otherwise.
Measure each dose of the solution carefully using a specially designed 5-mL measuring spoon or dropper. An ordinary kitchen teaspoon is not accurate enough.
Routine monitoring of the level of gabapentin in your bloodstream is not necessary. Doses should be administered at evenly spaced intervals day or night, depending on the specific dosage recommended by your doctor. For example, if you take three doses a day, the doses should be spaced eight hours apart.
Side Effects :
Minor: Constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, rash, or vomiting. These side effects should disappear over time as your body adjusts to the medication.
Gabapentin can increase your sensitivity to sunlight. It is important to avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or sunlamps. Wear protective clothing and sunglasses, and use an effective sunscreen.
To prevent constipation, increase the amount of fiber in your diet (fresh fruits and vegetables, salads, bran, whole-grain breads), exercise, and drink more water (unless your doctor tells you not to do so).
If you feel dizzy or light-headed, sit or lie down for a while; get up slowly from a sitting or reclining position; and be careful when climbing stairs.
Major: Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about abnormal balance, abnormal dreaming/hallucinations, blurred vision, chest pain, depression, difficulty breathing, difficulty walking, difficulty with urination, double vision, elevated blood pressure, fever, forgetfulness, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, palpitations, severe rash, skin discoloration, or tremor.
Interactions :
Gabapentin interacts with several other types of medications:
Concurrent use of gabapentin with central nervous system depressants (such as alcohol, antihistamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepine tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, narcotics, pain medications, and phenothiazine tranquilizers) or with tricyclic antidepressants can cause extreme drowsiness.
Use of antacids with gabapentin can reduce the level of gabapentin in the blood, which may decrease the effectiveness of gabapentin. It is recommended that gabapentin be taken at least two hours after a dose of antacid.
Warnings :
Tell your doctor about any unusual or allergic reactions you have had to any medications, especially to gabapentin or any other anticonvulsant medication.
Before having surgery or any other medical or dental procedure, be sure to tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication.
If gabapentin makes you dizzy or drowsy, do not take part in any activity that requires alertness, such as driving a car or operating potentially dangerous equipment.
Do not stop taking this medication suddenly. If you stop abruptly, you may experience an uncontrollable seizure.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you now have or have ever had blood disorders, urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, glaucoma, heart disease, kidney disease, or liver disease.
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