Treatment of seizures

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Gabapentin 400 mg may be a medication for the treatment of seizures
About Gabapentin 400 mg
• Gabapentin 400 mg is an anticonvulsant, prescribed for postherpetic neuralgia, and epilepsy.
• Gabapentin appears to figure by altering electrical activity within the brain and influencing the activity of chemicals called neurotransmitters, which send messages between nerve cells.
• Brand names for Gabapentin 400 include Horizant, Gralise, and Neurontin. The medication is out there in capsule, tablet, or liquid form.
• In this text , we describe the uses, dosages, and side effects of gabapentin. We also check out the associated risks and other safety considerations.
• Gabapentin’s primary use is to stop or control seizures. It works by calming down nerve activity to scale back seizure intensity or occurrence.
• Children and adults can take the drug. The Neurontin brand can treat one sort of epilepsy in children as young as 3 years old.
• Some people take other medications with gabapentin 400 to regulate epilepsy symptoms.
• Gabapentin also can help reduce post-herpetic neuralgia, a burning or stabbing nerve pain that's a standard complication of shingles.
• According to a 2017 review, oral gabapentin, at a minimum daily dosage of 1,200 milligrams, can reduce moderate or severe nerve pain that results from shingles or diabetes.

Dosage
The right dosage of gabapentin depends on several factors, including:

• the type and brand of gabapentin
• the strength of the merchandise
• the condition
• the person’s kidney function
• their weight, age, and general health
• The number of daily doses, the hours that ought to pass between the doses, and therefore the length of your time that an individual takes gabapentin will vary among individuals.
• A person should take some sorts of gabapentin with food, except for other forms it's unnecessary.
• Anyone prescribed the Horizant brand of gabapentin for RLS should take it only within the evening or in the dark .
• Some brands or dosages require an individual to interrupt the tablets in half. Always use the opposite half with subsequent dose, or as soon as possible.
• Never break or chew extended-release gabapentin tablets — always swallow them whole.
• It is significant to require only the recommended dose of gabapentin and to not continue using it for extended than prescribed. If an individual misses a dose, they ought to follow the instructions on labeling or call a pharmacist for advice.



Side effects
• Side effects of gabapentin can include dizziness and feeling sleepy.

• Gabapentin can cause side effects. consistent with a 2017 review, these effects were slightly more common in people taking gabapentin than a placebo.

The most common side effects, occurring in 10 percent of participants on gabapentin, were:
• Dizziness
sleepiness
• water retention (swelling of the arms, hands, legs, and feet)
• problems walking
• Serious side effects weren't common and were an equivalent in those taking the placebo.

Children and older adults could also be most vulnerable to adverse reactions to gabapentin. Possible side effects include:

• back or pain
• constipation
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• upset stomach
• increased appetite and weight gain
• blurry vision
• bruising
• changes in mood
• chills
• a cough
• fatigue
• a fever
• flu-or cold-like symptoms
• hoarseness and xerostomia
• memory loss
• mouth ulcers
• shortness of breath
• a pharyngitis and swollen glands
• trembling
• urinary problems
• weakness
• uncontrollable eye-rolling



In children, a number of the more common adverse reactions are:

• anxiety, depression, or other mood changes
• behavioral problems
• changes in performance at college
• hyperactivity
• lack of concentration
• Individuals taking gabapentin should ask their doctors about any side effects that occur, especially if they're severe, ongoing, or worsen .

Seek emergency medical treatment if symptoms of a severe or allergy occur. These include:
• breathing difficulties
• extreme dizziness
• fever
• hives
• rash
• severe weakness
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
• yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)