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What is Gabapentin - And How Does It Work ?

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Gabapentin is a medication used to treat certain seizures, nerve pain, and pain related to shingles. It affects your brain and nerves' chemical messages, and Gabapentin belongs to the anticonvulsant class of drugs. The active ingredient in Gabapentin is Neurontin, Gralise, and Horizant. Gabapentin functions by binding to specific receptors in the brain, which help balance brain chemicals linked with neuropathic pain. The medication helps decrease these brain chemicals by binding with the receptors and slowing their release.  This is typically effective for nerve pain, including post-herpetic neuralgia, shingles, restless legs syndrome, addiction withdrawal symptoms, tinnitus, fibromyalgia pain, and diabetic neuropathy pain. Still, it is also effective for nerve pain caused by cancer or tumors, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or sciatica. What is the best way to take Gabapentin? The recommended dosage for adults is Gabapentin 300 mg , taken every 8-12 hours as needed. Those who...

What Is Gabapentin ?

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Introduction : Gabapentin is a prescription medication used to treat epilepsy, Seizures and some types of pain. It is referred to as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic medication. It comes in the form of an oral capsule, an oral tablet with immediate release, an oral tablet with delayed-release, and an oral solution. This oral capsule is a generic medicine marketed under the brand name Neurontin. How do Gabapentin works ? Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant and is believed to work by blocking the nerve impulses that cause seizures. It decreases the frequency and intensity of seizures in adults with partial-onset seizures. Because it reduces the frequency of seizures, pharmacologists believe it diminishes the number and power of pain signals sent to the brain by damaged nerves. It is also thought to work by tempering the nerve impulses which cause chronic neuropathic pain and neurogenic pain. How is Gabapentin should be taken ? Gabapentin medicine is available as a capsule or ta...