What is Gabapentin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: GabapentinBrand:
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant medication, which means it helps calm hyperactivity in the brain. It's used as an adjunct treatment for partial seizures and for the management of neuropathic pain and postherpetic neuralgia, the pain that results from shingles.
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How do members experience Gabapentin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibromyalgia | 14,214 | 1,499 | |
| Nerve pain (neuralgia) | 3,052 | 1,447 | |
| Pain | 2,384 | 1,050 | |
| Peripheral neuropathy | 2,012 | 230 | |
| Spinal cord injury | 706 | 20 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 283 | |
| Drowsiness | 180 | |
| Sleepiness | 171 | |
| Fatigue | 163 | |
| Dizziness | 157 | |
| Brain fog | 90 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 525 | |
| Moderate | 883 | |
| Mild | 1,114 | |
| None | 1,753 |
Member evaluations
g
groovy
evaluated on Jan 27, 2024
- Perceived effectiveness for anxious mood: Major
- Side effects: None
k
kaywile
evaluated on Mar 25, 2023
- Perceived effectiveness for nerve pain (neuralgia): Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
Anne Brewitt
evaluated on Nov 15, 2022
- Perceived effectiveness for fibromyalgia: Slight
- Side effects: None
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