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What does gamapentin do?

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Gabapentin??: Gabapentin (neurontin) is a anticonvulsant that is used as a nerve pain agent and is approved in the treatment of post-herpetic neuralgia. Doctors use this medication in the treatment of pain that is related to nerves.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

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Pain control.: I think you mean gabapentin. This is an anticonvulsant medication which is being used for peripheral neuropathy that is usually associated with the side-effects of diabetes mellitus and for chronic pain syndrome like fibromyalgia.

Answered 4/23/2014

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Medication: Used for pain management. Helps with nerve related pain, .

Answered 4/24/2014

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