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Were you looking for information about Gabapentin? Gabopentin is a common misspelling of gabapentin.
Gabapentin (Neurontin®) is a medication that can be prescribed after a shingles infection to help relieve pain. It is also approved to be used in combination with other seizure medicines to treat partial seizures in both adults and children. Gabapentin comes in several different forms, including tablets, capsules, and an oral solution. Before you begin treatment, make sure your healthcare provider is aware if you are pregnant, have kidney disease, or have any allergies.
(Click Gabapentin for more information about the effects, various strengths, and potential side effects of this medication. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on gabapentin.)

Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD