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It is a medication that like many other medications utilized in the "neuro science" field, has multiple uses, it is used as an anticonvulsant, mood stabilizer, it also has pain modulating properties as well as some help with severe anxiety.

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41 year experience in Psychiatry

Drug Class

Seizure drug

Brands

Neurontin • EPIGAB • Epleptin • Neurexal

Side Effects

Common

Nystagmus
2.2
9 reviews
Jerking eye movements
1.7
16 reviews
Irritability
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Fatigue
Fever
Headache
Nausea
Tremor
Weight gain
Passing gas
Heartburn
Balance problems
Flatulence
Increased appetite
Difficulty talking
Hyperactivity
Constipation
Sleepiness
Loss of strength
Emotional instability
Blurred vision
Increased movement
Shaking hands or tremor
Emotional problems
Cloudy or blurred vision

Serious

Suicidal thoughts
Hostility
Dyskinesia
Rash

Treats

Peripheral neuropathy
3.9
7 reviews
Post-herpetic neuralgia
3.7
63 reviews
Neuropathy
3.5
22 reviews
Restless legs syndrome
3.1
68 reviews
Cluster headache
2.4
77 reviews
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