Question 1

is gabapentin addicting?

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Good Question: Most substances to be addictive must be shown to be associated with a Dopamine release in the brain's reward centers.   I'm not aware of evidence for that with Gabapentin but nonetheless it is for some a potent anti-anxiety agent, so it doesn't surprise me that addictive like patterns can emerge.   If that's the case it is time to look for other ways to safely and effectively address the anxiety.

Question 2

what is gabapentin 600 mg?

Accepted Answer

Anti-epileptic: Gabapentin or Neurontin (gabapentin) is a commonly used anti-epileptic medications.  It is also used for chronic pain, headaches, and neuropathies.

Question 3

please describe the medication: gabapentin?

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Relaxant & analgesic: Gabapentin (marketed as neurontin) is a drug used for the treatment of epilepsy (anticonvulsant), chronic nerve-related pain (analgesic), and conditions like fibromyalgia. Its side effects include dizziness, fatigue, weight gain, drowsiness, & swelling of extremities. A structurally related compound is gaba, a supplement that has a calming, relaxing, & anti-anxiety effect on the body.

Question 4

can neurontin (gabapentin) make pain worse?

Accepted Answer

No: I have never heard of this happening.

Question 5

what are the dangers of taking gabapentin

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Gabapentin problem: In 2008, the us food and drug administration mandated warning labeling for anticonvulsant medications regarding the increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Patorno et al 2010 found gabapentin, lamotrigine, oxcarbazepine, and tiagabine, compared with the use of topiramate, may be associated with an increased risk of suicidal acts or violent deaths. Gabapentin by itself is beneficial.

Question 6

can you take flexural and gabapentin together?

Accepted Answer

: Carefully and only if so prescribed as therapy should be tightly monitored, they are both sedating and while some sedation may help for pain, too much will be detrimental.

Question 7

how safe is neurontin (gabapentin) on the body?

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Neurontin (gabapentin): Neurontin (gabapentin) is a safe drug and very helpful for neuropathic pain. Neurontin can cause drowsiness and dizziness when first started so beginning the medication at night to minimize side effects. The dosage can be increased every 3-5 days until the nerve pain is well controlled and as the side effects resolve. About 8% will develop swelling and weight gain after a few weeks of therapy.

Question 8

can you take eperisone and gabapentin together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The two compounds should not interact with each other.  However, both can be sedating.

Question 9

lowest effective dose of neurontin (gabapentin)?

Accepted Answer

Neurontin (gabapentin): Depends on the condition being treated.

Question 10

what does neurontin (gabapentin) do to the body?

Accepted Answer

Mostly unknown...: Neurontin (gabapentin) was designed as a synthetic version of an 'inhibitory' brain neurotransmitter called GABA.  While it may work on GABA, it likely has other effects on the body that are poorly understood.

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