Neurotin

Were you looking for information about Neurontin? Neurotin is a common misspelling of Neurontin.
 
Neurontin® (gabapentin) is a drug licensed to treat epilepsy and nerve pain caused by shingles. This prescription medication is thought to work by affecting certain calcium channels in the brain, although it is not exactly clear how it works.
 
Neurontin comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, or as an oral solution, and is typically taken one to three times a day. A few of the common side effects seen with this medication include dizziness, drowsiness, and coordination problems.
 
(For more information, click Neurontin. This article offers an overview of the drug's effects, dosing guidelines, and general precautions. 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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