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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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