Gabarone Oral
Generic Name: GABAPENTIN - ORAL
Pronounced: (gab-uh-PEN-tin)
Gabarone Oral Uses
Gabapentin is used with other medications to help control
seizures in adults and children (3 years of age and older). It is also used to
relieve nerve pain associated with shingles (herpes zoster) infection in
adults.
How To Use Gabarone Oral
Take this medication by mouth, with or without food, as
directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and
response to therapy. During the first few days, your doctor may gradually
increase your dose so your body can adjust to the medication. To minimize side
effects, take the very first dose at bedtime.
Use this medication regularly in order to get the most
benefit from it. This drug works best when the amount of medicine in your body
is kept at a constant level. Therefore it is best to take gabapentin at evenly
spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
Do not take this medication more often or increase your
dose without consulting your doctor. Your condition will not improve any faster
and the risk of serious side effects may be increased.
Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your
doctor. Some conditions such as seizures may become worse when the drug is
abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.
Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium may interfere
with the absorption of this medication. Therefore it is best to take gabapentin
at least 2 hours after taking an antacid.
Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve or
worsens.
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