Neurontine

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A healthcare provider may prescribe Neurontin® (gabapentin) to treat partial seizures caused by epilepsy or nerve pain caused by shingles. It comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, or as an oral solution, and is thought to work by affecting calcium channels in the brain.
 
This medication is typically taken one to three times a day. However, your Neurontin dosage will be based on several factors, such as your age, weight, the medical condition being treated, and other medications you are taking.
 
(To read more, click Neurontin. Among the topics covered in this article are how Neurontin works, when and how to take it, potential overdose symptoms, and more. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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