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Brand Names: Neurontin, Nupentin, Ratio-Gabapentin
Generic Name: Gabapentin

What is Gabapentin? Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant medication, originally designed for the treatment of epilepsy. However more recently it has been used to treat pain and spasticity in MS, and may also be useful in treating neuropathic pain. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

14 patients in the community are taking or have taken Gabapentin.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 9 69%
HIV related neurological symptoms 2 15%
Peripheral neuritis (neuropathy) 2 15%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Gabapentin.

  300 mg day 600 mg day 900 mg day 1200 mg day 2400 mg day 3600 mg day 4000 mg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 3 Number of Patients: 3 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Gabapentin or how long patients were taking Gabapentin before stopping.

Currently taking Gabapentin

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
1
1
1
1
4

Stopped taking Gabapentin

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
0
1
0
0
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Gabapentin (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 1 33% Other: 33%
Course of treatment ended 1 33% Course of treatment ended: 33%
Not indicated 1 33% Not indicated: 33%


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