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Gabapentin (Neurontin) Without Prescription

  • Generic name: Gabapentin
  • Brands: Neurontin, Nupentin (AU, NZ)
  • Class: Anticonvulsant, GABA Analog

Gabapentin is an antiepileptic (antiseizure) medication. Neurontin was initially approved by the FDA in 1993 for the management of partial epileptic seizures (in combination with other antiseizure drugs). In 2002, Neurontin was approved for postherpetic neuralgia (nerve related pain caused by shingles).

Gabapentin is widely used as "off-label" prescription (not FDA-approved) for acute and chronic pain (especially neuropathic), migraine headaches, bipolar disorder, treatment-resistant depression, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, postmenopausal hot flashes, and chronic fatigue.

Gabapentin is often prescribed "off-label" rather than established older medications because for some people they are less effective or have unacceptable side effects.

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Drug Information

Mechanism of action

Gabapentin is chemically related to a neurotransmitter called GABA (gamma-amino butyric acid). The actual mechanism of action by which gabapentin acts to control seizures and pain is not known. It has been shown to inhibit the synthesis of glutamate as well as block central nervous system calcium channels, diminishing excessive neuronal activity and neurotransmitter release.

How long until Neurontin works?

Gabapentin reduces seizures by 2 weeks.

Gabapentin reduces pain in postherpetic neuralgia and in other neuropathic pain syndromes within a few weeks.

How safe is Neurontin?

Neurontin is quite safe and has relatively low risk of side effects. The only known contraindication is hypersensitivity to gabapentin. The drug is not metabolized and passes through the body unchanged, so it is safe even in people with liver impairment.

Neurontin dosage

Epilepsy
To effectively control the seizures, it is important to take Neurontin 3 times a day, approximately every 8 hours. You should not go longer than 12 hours without a dose of Neurontin.
Adults and children 12 years and over: the recommended starting dose is 300 mg three times a day. Then the usual daily dosage ranges from 900 to 1,800 mg divided into 3 doses.
Children 3 to 12 years of age: dosage is calculated according to the child's weight.

Postherpetic neuralgia
Treatment typically starts with a single 300 mg dose on the first day, two 300 mg doses on the second day, and three 300 mg doses on the third day. If necessary, the daily total may be increased to as much as 1,800 mg, divided into three doses.

To avoid precipitating seizures Neurontin should be discontinued gradually, over a 1-week period.

Cost saving tips

Online buying allows considerable savings on Neurontin to those who need regular prescription to continue treatment without interruption.

Being quite safe and inexpensive, Gabapentin may be considered in a number of psychiatric, neurologic, and pain disorders. However, Neurontin should not be used as a first-line agent when other proven therapies for these conditions are available.

Interesting facts

Gabapentin
  • Neurontin is the first oral medication approved by the FDA for the post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN).
  • Neurontin is one of Pfizer's best sellers, and was one of the 50 most prescribed drugs in the United States in 2003.
  • By some estimates, about 90% of all Gabapentin sales are for unapproved uses.