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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Gabapentin

Gabapentin has 65 Side Effects total
17 are Life Threatening
10 Occur Most Frequently
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Gabapentin

Uses of Gabapentin
 
USES:
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.


Gabapentin has 17 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin
Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin
Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin
Critical Seriousness - Easily Angered or Annoyed - Irritability is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin
Critical Seriousness - Feeling Anger Toward Something - Hostility is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin
Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin
Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin
Critical Seriousness - Hyperactive Behavior - Hyperkinesis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin
Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Eye Movement - Nystagmus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin
Critical Seriousness - Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches - Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin
Critical Seriousness - Loss of Memory - Memory Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin
Critical Seriousness - Mental Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin
Critical Seriousness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin
Critical Seriousness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin
Critical Seriousness - Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin
Critical Seriousness - Uncoordinated - Ataxia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin
Critical Seriousness - Weak Reflexes - Hyporeflexia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Gabapentin.

Gabapentin has 10 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Blurred Vision is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Gabapentin
Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Gabapentin
Double Vision - Diplopia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Gabapentin
Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Gabapentin
Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Gabapentin
Involuntary Eye Movement - Nystagmus is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Gabapentin
Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Gabapentin
Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Gabapentin
Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Gabapentin
Uncoordinated - Ataxia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Gabapentin
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Gabapentin

Gabapentin Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Gabapentin has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):

Gabapentin has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Gabapentin has interactions of moderate seriousness with 1012 drug(s).

Gabapentin has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Gabapentin has 3 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Gabapentin.

Gabapentin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications 

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Gabapentin.

Contraindication Warnings 

Depression is a contraindication of Gabapentin.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Gabapentin.

Gabapentin has 14 related brands and strengths:
 
Fanatrex 25 Mg/Ml Oral Susp

Gabapentin 100 Mg Cap

Gabapentin 25 Mg/Ml Oral Susp

Gabapentin 250 Mg/5 Ml Oral Soln

Gabapentin 300 Mg Cap

Gabapentin 400 Mg Cap

Gabapentin 600 Mg Tab

Gabapentin 800 Mg Tab

Neurontin 100 Mg Cap

Neurontin 250 Mg/5 Ml Oral Soln

Neurontin 300 Mg Cap

Neurontin 400 Mg Cap

Neurontin 600 Mg Tab

Neurontin 800 Mg Tab

Gabapentin - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, slurred speech, weakness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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