Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex

US Brand Name

  1. FusePaq Fanatrex
  2. Gabarone
  3. Gralise
  4. Neurontin

Descriptions


Gabapentin is used to help control partial seizures (convulsions) in the treatment of epilepsy. This medicine cannot cure epilepsy and will only work to control seizures for as long as you continue to take it.

Gabapentin is also used to manage a condition called postherpetic neuralgia, which is pain that occurs after shingles.

Gabapentin works in the brain to prevent seizures and relieve pain for certain conditions in the nervous system. It is not used for routine pain caused by minor injuries or arthritis. Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Capsule
  • Tablet
  • Tablet, Extended Release, 24 HR
  • Solution
  • Suspension

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Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2023

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