Neurontin Guide

Neurontin is a type of Gabapentin


Gabapentin is used to help control certain types of seizures in patients who have epilepsy. Gabapentin is also used to relieve the pain of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN; the burning, stabbing pain or aches that may last for months or years after an att...


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Encyclopedia: Neurontin

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Gabapentin is a medication originally developed for the treatment of epilepsy. Presently, gabapentin is widely used to relieve pain, especially neuropathic pain. Gabapentin is well tolerated in most patients, has a relatively mild side-effect profile, and passes through the body unmetabolized. Gabapentin was initially synthesized to mimic the chemical structure of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid , but is not believed to act on the same brain receptors. Its exact mechanism...

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okay so what i was wondering, is if neurontin is a drug thats abused to...

Neurontin, like anything else, can be abused. If overdosed it can be dangerous. This med is started in small doses...

Asked by mcrxx725 - 7 months ago

I have a herniaed disk in my lower spine and was prescriped neurontin 300 mg...

Neurontin (brand name) is gabapentin. It slows nerve synapses between the nerves. It does not destroy nerve endings. I am...

Asked by linda_g47 - 23 months ago


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