Gabapentin 1600 mg

The medicine Gabapentin 1600 mg is used to manage various types of pain and the partial symptoms of seizures (epilepsy) in people. Epilepsy is a problem that occurs due to trauma, stroke, brain tumors, brain inflammation, etc. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved this medicine in the year 1993.

Dosages:

Gabapentin 1600 mg is the highest dosage strength of this drug, which treats epilepsy problems in adults and children above 3 years of age. It is available in the oral tablet form. The other dosages of this drug are 800 mg, 100 mg, 1200 mg, 400 mg, 300 mg, and 600 mg which are also used in treating this condition.

Gabapentin 1600 mg is not suggested for children below 3 years of age. If they are suffering from partial seizures then any family member can take medical help for the treatment.

Functions of Gabapentin 1600 mg Medicine:

The working of this medicine is mainly responsible for relieving neuropathic pain and preventing partial seizures in an individual’s brain. It acts as a Gamma Amino Butyric Acid (GABA) neurotransmitter in the Central Nervous System (CNS).

Uses:

When people are suffering from epilepsy problem, they take this Gabapentin medicine for the treatment of this condition. This white oval pill can be taken with or without food. If an individual can take this medicine with food, it reduces his or her upset stomach. This drug is also used in treating neuropathic pain and Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) in persons.

Drug Interactions:

1600 mg Gabapentin can interact with different medicinal drugs. These include Loxapine, Meperidine, Tolonium Chloride, Piperacetazine, Prochlorperazine, Diacetylmorphine, Diphenoxylate, Asenapine etc.

Side Effects of 1600 mg Gabapentin Medicine:

This White oval pill causes different side effects due to its improper use. These include the following:

• Dementia
• Chest pain or tightness in the chest
• Runny nose
• Muscle twitching
• Blurred vision
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Skin rashes or itching
• Stomach pain
• Appetite loss
• Dryness in mouth or throat
• Numbness and tingling in hands and feet
• Hoarseness
• Change in mood or behavior
• Body pain
• Nausea and vomiting
• Panic attack
• Skin rashes or hives
• Irritation
• Delusions
• Breathing problems
• Swelling in tongue, lips, throat, or face
• Sweating
• Redness or irritation in eyes
• Diarrhea
• Sore throat
• Jaundice (yellow eyes or skin)
• Sleeping problems
• Constipation
• Sneezing
• Cough
• Chills
• Fever
• Agitation or severe anxiety
• Tremors
• Joint pain
• Weakness or tiredness in the muscle
• Dysarthria (speaking problem)
• Severe fatigue
• Back pain

Precautions:

• An individual must take rest after taking Gabapentin 1600 mg.
• After using this drug, if a person suffering from diarrhoea, muscle weakness, body pain, etc then must take medical help immediately.
• It is strictly prohibited to drink alcohol after taking the tablet of Gabapentin 1600 mg.
• Don’t take at the same time, more than one tablet.
• Avoid taking this drug if suffering from allergy disease.
• An individual should not crush or chew the Gabapentin tablet. It must be swallowed with a glass of water to avoid its bitter taste.