effects of neurontin overdose

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 effects of neurontin overdose. It is important to continue taking the medication toprevent seizures from recurring effects of neurontin overdose.
• Carry or wear a medical identification tag to let others know that youare taking this medicine in the case of an emergency effects of neurontin overdose.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities effects of neurontin overdose. Neurontin may cause dizziness or drowsiness effects of neurontin overdose. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities effects of neurontin overdose.

What is Neurontin?
• Neurontin affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involvedin the cause of seizures and some types of pain effects of neurontin overdose. The exact way that it worksis unknown effects of neurontin overdose.
• 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) effects of neurontin overdose.
• Neurontin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide effects of neurontin overdose.

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 effects of neurontin overdose. Also discussany medicines that you take, including over-the-counter preparations effects of neurontin overdose.
• Neurontin is in the FDA pregnancy category C effects of neurontin overdose. This means that it is notknown whether Neurontin will be harmful to an unborn baby effects of neurontin overdose. Do not take Neurontinwithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment effects of neurontin overdose.
• Neurontin passes into breast milk effects of neurontin overdose. Do not take Neurontin without firsttalking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby effects of neurontin overdose.

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

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember effects of neurontin overdose. 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 effects of neurontin overdose. Do not take a double dose of themedication to catch up effects of neurontin overdose.

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

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

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) effects of neurontin overdose.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur effects of neurontin overdose. 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 effects of neurontin overdose.
• 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) effects of neurontin overdose.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur effects of neurontin overdose. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome effects of neurontin overdose.

What other drugs will affect Neurontin?
• Neurontin does not interact with other commonly used antiseizure medications effects of neurontin overdose.
• Antacids will decrease the amount of Neurontin that is absorbed in thestomach effects of neurontin overdose. Do not take Neurontin for at least 2 hours after a dose of antacid effects of neurontin overdose.
• 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 effects of neurontin overdose.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Neurontin oraffect your condition effects of neurontin overdose. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking anyprescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products effects of neurontin overdose.

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

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