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Gabapentin
What is it? Overview Usage Side Effects and Warnings
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What is Gabapentin?

(GA ba pen tin)

• This medicine is used to prevent or control seizures.

• This medicine is used to treat painful nerve diseases.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• Wear disease medical alert identification.

• Follow laws about driving with a seizure condition.

• If you have been taking this medicine for several weeks, talk with healthcare provider before stopping. You may want to gradually withdraw this medicine.

• If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• If taking for seizures, do not take antacids within 2 hours of this medicine.

• You may not be alert. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities until you see how this medicine affects you.

• Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor) or other medicines and natural products that slow your actions and...

 
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