
NEURONTIN is an FDA-approved oral medication for management of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). PHN is the pain that lasts one to three months after shingles has healed. In studies of PHN, NEURONTIN greatly reduced patients’ pain.
NEURONTIN is also FDA approved for the treatment of partial seizures in adults and children.
NEURONTIN may begin to work as early as 1 week after you start treatment. For some people, it may take longer to work. For others, the pain may not get better.
NEURONTIN offers a convenient and flexible way for you to manage your postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).
Convenience
NEURONTIN is available in three different dosage forms: scored tablets, capsules, and liquid. Your doctor will tell you how to take NEURONTIN. He or she will also tell you how much NEURONTIN you need to take.
Reliability
Available for more than a decade, NEURONTIN has helped millions of patients who suffer from epilepsy and more recently, the often severe and debilitating pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).
NEURONTIN is manufactured by Pfizer Inc. For more than 150 years, Pfizer has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world by developing innovative medicines for conditions like epilepsy and PHN (nerve pain after shingles).
> Dosing
NEURONTIN is available in a variety of doses. Your dose is specific to your indication and will be set by your doctor. The available forms and dosages are shown below.
Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) Dosing:
NEURONTIN comes in tablets, capsules, and liquid. Your doctor will tell you how to take NEURONTIN. He or she will also tell you how much you need to take. Your doctor will probably start you at a lower dose. He or she may then increase to a higher dose. If you do not get enough relief, talk to your doctor.
Tell your doctor if you have any kidney problems. Also tell your doctor if you may be or plan to become pregnant.
If you take antacids, wait 2 hours before you take NEURONTIN. You should also tell your doctor if you are taking morphine or any other medication.
Do not stop taking NEURONTIN before talking to your doctor.
Partial Seizures in Adults Dosing:
Take NEURONTIN as your health care provider tells you to. You should take the capsules, tablets, or oral solution:
- By mouth
- Three times a day
- With or without food
- With a full glass of water (about 8 ounces)
NEURONTIN® (gabapentin) works best if you take it about every 8 hours. You should not go more than 12 hours between doses.
You should not take more NEURONTIN than your healthcare provider tells you to. You also should not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. Stopping NEURONTIN too fast can make you have seizures more often.
Partial Seizures in Children Dosing:
Give your child NEURONTIN as the doctor tells you to. You should give your child the oral solution:
- By mouth
- 3 times a day
- With or without food
NEURONTIN oral solution is easy to give. It has a cool, strawberry-licorice flavor. It has no sugar or alcohol. And it does not stain. You do not have to mix or shake it after it is refrigerated.
Your child’s doctor may prescribe NEURONTIN capsules or tablets instead of or along with the oral solution.
NEURONTIN works best if it is taken about every 8 hours. Your child should not go more than 12 hours between doses, unless told otherwise by the doctor.
You should not give your child more NEURONTIN than the doctor tells you to. You also should not stop giving it unless the doctor tells you to. Stopping NEURONTIN too fast can make your child have seizures more often.
> Side Effects
Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) Side Effects:
Like all medicines, NEURONTIN may cause side effects. Common ones are feeling drowsy, dizzy, or weak. Some patients may have swelling of the hands or feet. Some patients may have diarrhea. These side effects are usually mild to moderate. Patients should not drive or use complex machines until they know how NEURONTIN affects them.If you have other side effects, talk to your doctor.
Partial Seizures in Adults Side Effects:
Like most medicines, NEURONTIN can cause side effects. The most common are feeling drowsy, feeling dizzy, feeling tired, and unwanted eye movements. These side effects are most often mild to moderate. The side effects may go away over time.
You should not drive a car or operate complex machinery until you know how NEURONTIN affects you.
Partial Seizures in Children Side Effects:
Like most medicines, NEURONTIN can cause side effects. Children taking NEURONTIN may have
- Behavior problems
- Hostility
- A hard time concentrating and changes in schoolwork
Other side effects include
- Viral infection
- Fever
- Nausea (feeling sick to the stomach) and/or vomiting
- Sleepiness
These side effects are usually mild to moderate. The side effects may go away over time.
Your child should be careful about activities that could cause injury if NEURONTIN makes your child less alert or clumsy. For example, A child who is less alert should not ride a bicycle on a busy road.
> What to Expert From Therapy
NEURONTIN is used to treat Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN). NEURONTIN may begin to work as early as 1 week. For some people it may take longer to work. For others, the pain may not get better.
Doctors have been prescribing NEURONTIN for 10 years. In fact, NEURONTIN has been prescribed more than 75 million times. In studies of PHN, NEURONTIN greatly reduced patients’ pain.
Your doctor will tell you about how to take NEURONTIN. He or she will also tell you how much you need to take. Your doctor will probably start your NEURONTIN at a low dose. He or she may then increase it to a higher dose. If you do not get relief talk to your doctor. Do not stop taking NEURONTIN unless your doctor tells you to.
Continue to track your pain and talk with your doctor. A personal pain diary can be a helpful tool to track your pain and symptoms.
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