how does neurontin work

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 how does neurontin work. It is important to continue taking the medication toprevent seizures from recurring how does neurontin work.
• Carry or wear a medical identification tag to let others know that youare taking this medicine in the case of an emergency how does neurontin work.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities how does neurontin work. Neurontin may cause dizziness or drowsiness how does neurontin work. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities how does 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 how does neurontin work. The exact way that it worksis unknown how does 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) how does neurontin work.
• Neurontin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide how does 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 how does neurontin work. Also discussany medicines that you take, including over-the-counter preparations how does neurontin work.
• Neurontin is in the FDA pregnancy category C how does neurontin work. This means that it is notknown whether Neurontin will be harmful to an unborn baby how does neurontin work. Do not take Neurontinwithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment how does neurontin work.
• Neurontin passes into breast milk how does neurontin work. Do not take Neurontin without firsttalking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby how does neurontin work.

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

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

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

What should I avoid while taking Neurontin?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities how does neurontin work. Neurontin may cause dizziness or drowsiness how does neurontin work. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities how does neurontin work.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment with Neurontin how does neurontin work. Alcohol may increase therisk of having side effects while taking Neurontin how does 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) how does neurontin work.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur how does 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 how does 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) how does neurontin work.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur how does neurontin work. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome how does neurontin work.

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

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

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