Gabapentin 100mg is a medication used to treat seizures and nerve pain. It is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug that works by reducing abnormal excitement in the brain and changing the way the body senses pain. Gabapentin 100mg is usually taken three times a day, with or without food, to keep the amount of medicine in the body at a constant level. It is important to take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Gabapentin 100mg is available as a capsule, tablet, and oral solution. It is also available under different brand names, including Horizant®, Gralise®, and Neurontin® . Gabapentin 100mg is used to treat the following conditions:
- Partial seizures in adults and children age 3 and older
- Nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults
Gabapentin 100mg may cause side effects such as sleepiness, tiredness, and dizziness, but these are usually mild and go away by themselves. It takes at least a few weeks for gabapentin to work, and most people do not have to stay on the same brand of gabapentin as theres very little difference between brands. It is important to note that some people can become addicted to gabapentin, and when stopping gabapentin, it is necessary to reduce the dose gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms.