Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. Gabapentin may be taken with or without food. Occasionally, it may be necessary to increase the total daily dose to as much as 2,400 mg, however higher doses generally cause more side effects. The usual maximum daily dose is a total of 900 mg to 1,800 mg divided into 3 equal doses. Your doctor may increase your dosage depending on how well it works and how well you tolerate it.
The usual recommended adult dose of gabapentin begins with 300 mg 3 times daily. If you are using this medication, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for information about your treatment options. This article is being kept available for reference purposes only. For brands that may still be available, search under gabapentin. GD-Gabapentin is no longer being manufactured for sale in Canada. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.ĭo not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here.
Gabapentin works by affecting the transmission of nerve signals in the brain. It is used in combination with other seizure control medications to manage and prevent seizures associated with epilepsy. Gabapentin does not cure epilepsy and only works to control seizures as long as the medication is taken. Gabapentin belongs to the class of medications called anti-epileptics. How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
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