What is Gabapin 800 mg?
Gabapentin 800mg contains Gabapentin and belongs to the class of medications called Anticonvulsants.
800mg of Gabapin relieves the pain caused by nerve damage due to numerous conditions such as shingles, diabetes, and spinal cord injury.
Sometimes, doctors also recommend Gabapentin tablets with other medicines to treat certain types of seizures.
Gabapin 800mg is also available under Neurontin and can be
purchased from licensed pharmacies after a doctor’s prescription.
Epilepsy is the disturbed nerve cell activity in your brain that causes seizures or unusual behaviour, sensations, and loss of consciousness sometimes.
Peripheral neuropathic pain is a long-term numbness, weakness, or pain caused by damage to the nerves in your hands and legs.
How does Gabapin 800 mg work?
800mg of Gapapin is an antiepileptic medicine. When prescribed for the treatment of epilepsy, Gabapentin works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in your brain. As a result, seizures are prevented.
Gabapentin tablet treats nerve pain or peripheral neuropathic pain by obstructing the pain, which interferes with pain signals travelling through damaged nerves and the brain.
How to take Gabapin 800 mg?
Your doctor will determine the correct dosage and duration of treatment for the Gabapin tablet based on your body weight, age, and health condition.
Take 800mg of Gabapin precisely in the same way as the doctor directs. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Gabapin tablets can be taken with or without food but simultaneously each day.
Your physician will probably start treatment with a low dose of gabapentin tablets and gradually increase the dose. This medication might take a few weeks to show benefits.
Even if you feel better after a few days of the treatment, continue taking Gabapin 800mg for the full prescribed time.
Follow your doctor’s prescription and continue taking 800mg of Gabapin regularly unless your doctor suggests you stop.
Avoid missing any dosage of the Gabapentin tablet. Otherwise, your condition might get worse.
Stopping treatment with Gabapin abruptly can increase your risk of experiencing seizures.
What are the Side effects of Gabapin 800 mg?
Taking 800mg of Gabapentin in the exact dosage prescribed by the doctor can help reduce the risk of severe side effects.
Most side effects of Gabapin tablets do not require medical attention as they disappear once your body adjusts to the medicine.
Some common side effects of Gabapentin 800 mg include:
- Cough
- Fever
- Dry mouth
- Changes in vision
- Lower back pain
- Loss of appetite
- Anxiety
Call your doctor immediately if any side effects persist or worsen.
What are the Precautions and warnings related to Gabapin 800 mg?
Before starting treatment with 800mg of Gabapentin, inform the doctor about your medical history, especially of:
- Kidney disorders
- Muscle pain or weakness
- History of drug dependence or abuse
- Nervous system or respiratory disorders
- Intolerance to certain sugar
During your treatment with Gabapin, you should strictly avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive dizziness and sleepiness.
Gabapin 800mg tablets can cause mood and behavioural changes. If you experience any mood changes or suicidal thoughts, seek medical help.
Gabapin is not prescribed for pregnant & breastfeeding women and children below six years of age.
