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Gabapentin (Neurontin®) has been licensed to treat partial seizures in people with epilepsy as well as nerve pain following a shingles infection (postherpetic neuralgia). The drug is believed to work, in part, by affecting calcium channels in the brain. It comes in tablet, capsule, and liquid form, and is typically taken one to three times a day.
Before taking this medicine, let your healthcare provider know if you have kidney disease, any allergies, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Most people tolerate the product well, but side effects are possible. Common side effects of the medication include coordination problems, dizziness, and drowsiness.
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