When a woman is taking Neurontin and breastfeeding at the same time, the drug will pass through her breast milk. However, the effects on the infant are not clear. Some women have taken the drug while breastfeeding without any problems. If your healthcare provider decides it is okay for [...]
Animal studies on Neurontin and pregnancy suggest that the drug is likely not safe for women to take when pregnant. In these studies, the drug increased miscarriages and caused problems in the kidneys and urinary tract. However, because animals and humans do not always respond to drugs in the [...]
Among the factors that affect a person’s Neurontin dosage are the condition being treated and the patient’s age and weight. For example, when prescribing the drug to a child, weight is a significant factor. When giving the drug to adults and children over 12 years old, Neurontin dosage guidelines [...]
Of the side effects that can occur with Neurontin, dry mouth has been reported in more people taking it for shingles nerve pain than in those taking it for epilepsy. If this side effect occurs, you may obtain relief by sipping water or sugarless drinks often and avoiding caffeine, [...]
Gabapentin is used with other medications to help control seizures in adults and children (3 years of age and older). It is also used to relieve nerve pain associated with shingles (herpes zoster) infection in adults.
Gabapentin is better known by the brand names Neurontin or Gabarone. It is a chemical compound that deals with neuropathic ailments (conditions involving pain in the nervous system). If you ask your doctor what gabapentin is used for, you may be surprised by the answer. As with most prescription [...]
