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Neurontin is a seizure agent which is a kind of brain and nerve drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Seizure drug

Brands

EPIGAB • Epleptin • Neurexal

Generic Drug

Gabapentin

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Suicidal thoughts
Hostility
Dyskinesia
Rash

Treats

Menopause
Condition
Degenerative disc disease
Condition
Bulging disk
Condition
Epilepsy
Condition
Post-herpetic neuralgia
Condition
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