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Neurontin
is used to manage pain in the area affected by herpes zoster
after the disease has been treated. Neurontin is also used as
part of overall therapy for the treatment of partial seizures
in patients over 12 years of age with epilepsy and as part of
overall therapy for the treatment of partial seizures in patients
3 to 12 years of age.
Neurontin
is an anticonvulsant used to treat seizures associated with
epilepsy. Neurontin may also be used to treat pain due to
abnormal nerve stimulation (neuropathic pain) and nerve
pain associated with herpes zoster infection. Neurontin
may also be used to treat other conditions as determined
by your doctor.
Directions
Follow
the directions for using this medicine provided by your
doctor. Neurontin may be taken on an empty stomach or with
food. DO NOT TAKE NEURONTIN within 2 hours of taking an
aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacid.
Side Effects
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking
Neurontin include tiredness, drowsiness, dizziness, tremor,
back pain, dry mouth, constipation, increased appetite,
or an upset stomach. If they continue or are bothersome,
check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE if you experience decreased coordination, changes
in vision (double or blurred vision), back and forth eye
movements, persistent sore throat or fever, swelling of
ankles, mental or mood changes, memory loss, or trouble
speaking. If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Precautions
DO NOT STOP TAKING NEURONTIN without first
discussing with your doctor. NEURONTIN MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS
or dizziness. NEURONTIN WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL
and other depressants. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if
you have questions. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR
DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know
how you react to Neurontin. Using Neurontin alone, with
other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability
to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription
or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with
your doctor the benefits and risks of using Neurontin during
pregnancy. NEURONTIN IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. IF YOU
ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while taking Neurontin, check
with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the benefits and
risks to your baby.
Missed Dose
IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF NEURONTIN, take it
as soon as possible. If it is less than 2 hours until your
next dose, take the missed dose immediately and take your
next dose 1 to 2 hours later, then go back to your regular
dosing schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses at once.
Storage
STORE NEURONTIN at room temperature in a
tightly-closed container, away from heat and light.
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