Overview Of Gabapentin

Common Uses for Gabapentin

Gabapentin is approved for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in adults and children over three years old. The medication is effective in treating both focal seizures and mixed seizures, but there is insufficient evidence to support its use as a treatment for generalized epilepsy. Gabapentin is available in several different brand names, and some of these are specifically intended to treat restless legs syndrome and shingles-related neuropathy. Doctors will prescribe the appropriate brand of gabapentin for the patient's specific condition. Brands of gabapentin are not interchangeable with each other, and patients should ask their doctor whether they need to take their tablets with or without food. When used for epilepsy treatment, patients transitioning from gabapentin to another drug will need to taper off their dose over at least one week to avoid withdrawal symptoms. This should only be done under medical supervision.

Keep reading to learn about some uncommon uses for gabapentin next.