side effects of drug neurontin

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

What is Neurontin?
• Neurontin affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involvedin the cause of seizures and some types of pain side effects of drug neurontin. The exact way that it worksis unknown side effects of drug 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) side effects of drug neurontin.
• Neurontin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide side effects of drug 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 side effects of drug neurontin. Also discussany medicines that you take, including over-the-counter preparations side effects of drug neurontin.
• Neurontin is in the FDA pregnancy category C side effects of drug neurontin. This means that it is notknown whether Neurontin will be harmful to an unborn baby side effects of drug neurontin. Do not take Neurontinwithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment side effects of drug neurontin.
• Neurontin passes into breast milk side effects of drug neurontin. Do not take Neurontin without firsttalking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby side effects of drug neurontin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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