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Gabapentin belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants.
It is a medication used to control repeated seizures in epilepsy and also to treat neuropathic pain due to nerve damage. It is a doctor's prescription-only
medication.

How does it work?
Gabapentin is thought to work by controlling brain chemicals that send signals to the nerves to help control seizures or neuropathic pain.

Before you start to take gabapentin Tell your doctor if

- you have any Allergies
- if you have any kidney problems • mixed seizure disorders which include absence seizures or any other medical condition
- if you taking any other medication which includes supplements you buy without a script.
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How to take it?

The dosage of gabapentin is dependent on your age, and if you are taking any other medication.
Your doctor will usually start you with a low dose and slowly increase it to the lowest dose to control your condition.

Swallow the capsules whole with a full glass of water. It does not matter if you take this medicine before or after food.

Take it at the same time every day. Use an alarm to remind you if needed. If you are taking Gabapentin three times a day, do not allow more than 12 hours between doses.
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What if you forget?

If you forget to take it, If it is almost time for your next dose which is within 4 hours, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to. Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking Gabapentin as you would normally
. Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you missed.

While you are on GabapentinYou must:

- Tell all health professionals who are treating of looking after you that you are on gabapentin
- Call your doctor immediately if you have any thoughts of suicide or self-harm, any unusual changes in mood or behaviour, or show signs of depression.
- if you become pregnant

Make sure you keep all your doctor's appointments as your doctor will need to monitor your progress and may want to take some tests from time to time to prevent unwanted side effects. Gabapentin can cause drowsiness, do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you
.

Side effects: All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. Do not
be alarmed by it, because you may not even experience any of them. You may need medical attention if you get some of the side effects. For gabapentin, It can be difficult to tell whether the side effects are the result of taking this medicine; or side effects from other medicines you may be taking, or it is actually from your own condition; so it is important to tell your doctor of any change in your condition. If you are over 65 years old, you may have an increased chance of getting side effects.

Side effects information can be obtained from the leaflet that your pharmacist gives you. Here, I would like to draw attention to a few side effects, which if you experience it, you need to contact your doctor as soon as possible.
- weakness, unsteadiness when walking including falling, reduced coordination or slowed reactions
- unusual changes in mood or behaviour such as restlessness, nervousness, or excitement
- signs of new onset of, or increased irritability or agitation
- signs of depression
- seeing or hearing things that are not there, irrational thinking
- blurred or double vision, uncontrollable jerky eye movements, or difficulty seeing
- signs of frequent infections such as fever, severe chills, sore throat or mouth ulcers
- trouble breathing or shallow breaths
- loss of consciousness.

Send yourself to the hospital, if you have
- an anaphylactic reaction
- more frequent or more severe seizures or fits
- chest pain or a very fast heart rate

Side effects information is there for your reference, so you know what to do if you experience it. It is not there to scare you or to stop you from getting appropriate treatment.

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This video is for general information only and should not be used to diagnose or treat medical conditions. Pharmacist Soonkie has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but makes no warranty as to its accuracy. Always consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.

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