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What is the most important information I should know about Neurontin?
• If you are taking Neurontin for seizures, do not stop taking Neurontineven if you feel better can a low dose of neurontin work. It is important to continue taking the medication toprevent seizures from recurring can a low dose of neurontin work.
• Carry or wear a medical identification tag to let others know that youare taking this medicine in the case of an emergency can a low dose of neurontin work.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities can a low dose of neurontin work. Neurontin may cause dizziness or drowsiness can a low dose of neurontin work. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities can a low dose of neurontin work.

What is Neurontin?
• Neurontin affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involvedin the cause of seizures and some types of pain can a low dose of neurontin work. The exact way that it worksis unknown can a low dose of neurontin work.
• Neurontin is used with other drugs in the treatment of some types ofseizures and for the management of postherpetic neuralgia (nerve pain causedby the herpes virus or shingles) can a low dose of neurontin work.
• Neurontin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide can a low dose of neurontin work.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Neurontin?
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have any othermedical conditions, especially kidney, liver, or heart disease can a low dose of neurontin work. Also discussany medicines that you take, including over-the-counter preparations can a low dose of neurontin work.
• Neurontin is in the FDA pregnancy category C can a low dose of neurontin work. This means that it is notknown whether Neurontin will be harmful to an unborn baby can a low dose of neurontin work. Do not take Neurontinwithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment can a low dose of neurontin work.
• Neurontin passes into breast milk can a low dose of neurontin work. Do not take Neurontin without firsttalking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby can a low dose of neurontin work.

How should I take Neurontin?
• Take Neurontin exactly as directed by your doctor can a low dose of neurontin work. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you can a low dose of neurontin work.
• Take each dose of Neurontin with a full glass of water can a low dose of neurontin work.
• Neurontin can be taken with or without food can a low dose of neurontin work.
• To ensure you get the correct dose, measure the Neurontin oral solutionwith a dose-measuring cup or spoon, not a regular table spoon can a low dose of neurontin work. If you do nothave a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one can a low dose of neurontin work.
• Carry or wear a medical identification tag to let others know that youare taking this medicine in the case of an emergency can a low dose of neurontin work.
• Do not stop taking Neurontin without talking to your doctor can a low dose of neurontin work. Suddenlystopping Neurontin may cause side effects can a low dose of neurontin work.
• If you are taking Neurontin for seizures, do not stop taking Neurontineven if you feel better can a low dose of neurontin work. It is important to continue taking the medication toprevent seizures from recurring can a low dose of neurontin work.
• Store Neurontin tablets and capsules at room temperature away from moistureand heat can a low dose of neurontin work.
• Store the Neurontin oral solution in the refrigerator can a low dose of neurontin work.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember can a low dose of neurontin work. However, if several hourshave passed and it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose andtake only the next regularly scheduled dose can a low dose of neurontin work. Do not take a double dose of themedication to catch up can a low dose of neurontin work.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical treatment can a low dose of neurontin work.
• Symptoms of a Neurontin overdose include double vision, drowsiness, slurredspeech, diarrhea, poor coordination, and difficulty breathing can a low dose of neurontin work.

What should I avoid while taking Neurontin?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities can a low dose of neurontin work. Neurontin may cause dizziness or drowsiness can a low dose of neurontin work. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities can a low dose of neurontin work.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment with Neurontin can a low dose of neurontin work. Alcohol may increase therisk of having side effects while taking Neurontin can a low dose of neurontin work.

What are the possible side effects of Neurontin?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingNeurontin and seek medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives) can a low dose of neurontin work.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur can a low dose of neurontin work. Continueto take Neurontin and talk to your doctor if you experience
· dizziness, poor coordination, or drowsiness;
· blurred or double vision;
· irregular back-and- forth movements of the eyes;
· nausea and vomiting; or
· tremor can a low dose of neurontin work.
• If children 3 to 12 years of age experience any of the following seriousside effects, contact your doctor immediately
· emotional liability (anxiety, behavior problems, crying, false senseof well-being, mental depression, reacting too quickly, too emotionally, oroverreacting, rapidly changing moods);
· hostility (aggressive behavior, suspiciousness, or distrust);
· restlessness, hyperactivity or increase in body movements;
· amnesia (loss of memory); or
· thought disorders (concentration problems and change in school performance) can a low dose of neurontin work.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur can a low dose of neurontin work. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome can a low dose of neurontin work.

What other drugs will affect Neurontin?
• Neurontin does not interact with other commonly used antiseizure medications can a low dose of neurontin work.
• Antacids will decrease the amount of Neurontin that is absorbed in thestomach can a low dose of neurontin work. Do not take Neurontin for at least 2 hours after a dose of antacid can a low dose of neurontin work.
• Neurontin may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treatinsomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants can a low dose of neurontin work.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Neurontin oraffect your condition can a low dose of neurontin work. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking anyprescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products can a low dose of neurontin work.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Neurontin written forhealth professionals that you may read can a low dose of neurontin work.

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