Question 1

what does neurontin (gabapentin) show up in drug test?

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Anticonvulsant : Neurontin ( gabapentin)  is in the class of anticonvulsants.  I am not aware that it will cause a + drug screen.   It does bind to the GABA receptor which is the same receptor a lot of sedatives affect.  
If you are getting +tests for something have the lab ck the calibration of their equipment.

Question 2

how is neurontin (gabapentin) processed in the body and what are the side effects?

Accepted Answer

Pretty simple: Neurontin (gabapentin) is not metabolized.  It is eliminated by the kidneys.  Because the elimination of Neurontin (gabapentin) is entirely renal, patients with renal insufficiency usually need lower dosages and less frequent dosing. 

Side effects of Neurontin (gabapentin) are generally mild to moderate and transient. The most commonly reported dose-related side effects are:

drowsiness 
dizziness 
fatigue.

Question 3

do they make a 1000 mg neurontin?

Accepted Answer

Not 1000 mg: In this country, gabapentin (Neurontin) is supplied as 100 mg, 300 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg,  800 mg and as a liquid suspension only. See this page: http://www.rxlist.com/neurontin-drug/indications-dosage.htm

Question 4

what is neurontin (gabapentin) used for?

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Nerves: It is an anti seizure medication commonly used for neuropathy.

Question 5

can children use neurontin (gabapentin)?

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Neurontin (gabapentin): For seizures, in children 3years or older.

Question 6

can neurontin (gabapentin) make pain worse?

Accepted Answer

No: I have never heard of this happening.

Question 7

how safe is neurontin (gabapentin) on the body?

Accepted Answer

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

lowest effective dose of neurontin (gabapentin)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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.

Question 10

how long do the effects of neurontin(800mg) last?

Accepted Answer

The half life ...: of neurontin, (gabapentin) or the time it takes for half of the drug to lose its pharmacologic activity, is 5-7 hours. So at about 6 hours, 400 mg of activity remans; after another 6 hours, 200 mg of activity remains. After 24 hours, less than 50 mg..one sixteenth of the original dose..may be still active in the body. Likely no one would experience any effects from this. Short answer: "all" gone in 24 hours.

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