Gabapentin (Neurontin) is an anticonvulsant.

Take Gabapentin (Neurontin) exactly as directed.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Gabapentin (Neurontin) Capsules.

Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:

Back pain; changes in vision (double or blurred vision); clumsiness; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; nausea; stomach upset; tiredness; vomiting; weight gain.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal thoughts; aggressive behavior; back and forth eye movements; behavioral problems; change in school performance; chest pain; confusion; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; hostility; hyperactivity; loss of coordination; memory loss; mood swings; numbness of an arm or leg; one-sided weakness; restlessness; seizures; severe headache or dizziness; shortness of breath; speech changes; swelling of the hands, legs, or feet; tremor; trouble concentrating; twitching.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider.

Tell your health care provider if you are taking any medicines, especially any of the following:

Morphine because it may increase the risk of Gabapentin (Neurontin)'s side effects, including drowsiness

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Gabapentin (Neurontin) Capsules may interact with other medicines that you take.

IF OVERDOSE IS SUSPECTED, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

if you have kidney problems and are on dialysis

Do not take 2 doses at once to make up for a missed dose.

Gabapentin (Neurontin) is used to treat seizures associated with epilepsy.

Gabapentin (Neurontin) may also be used in adults to treat nerve pain following herpes zoster infection or to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light.

Diabetes patients - Gabapentin (Neurontin) Capsules may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely.

Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.

If you have any questions about Gabapentin (Neurontin) Capsules, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.