Gabapentin comes in different forms, including capsules, tablets, extended-release (long-acting) tablets, and a liquid solution that is taken by mouth
Gabapentin enacarbil (brand name Horizant), a prodrug of gabapentin that can be taken once daily, may be used in the treatment of RLS and postherpetic neuralgia
Many drugs can affect gabapentin, especially: naproxen; In patients who have developed tolerance, overdosage can still produce respiratory depression and death
Gabapentin may cause stomach side effects like nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, gas, or stomach pain, especially when you are first
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Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant drug that reduces synaptic transmission by decreasing presynaptic voltage-gated Ca 2+ and
Drug and Food Interactions Close all Moderate Gabapentin + Food The following applies to the ingredients: Gabapentin Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of
The Neurontin brand of gabapentin can be taken with or without food
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Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of gabapentin such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating
Using doxepin together with gabapentin may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating
Using clonazePAM together with gabapentin may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating
It affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in the cause of seizures and some types of pain
Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment
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There are 394 drugs known to interact with cannabis, along with 1 alcohol/food interaction
You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with gabapentin
Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment
You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with gabapentin
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You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while A Major Drug Interaction exists between gabapentin and hydrocodone
Some people may also experience impairment in A Moderate Drug Interaction exists between Dramamine and gabapentin
Some people may also experience impairment in Mechanisms of action of gabapentin
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Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination