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

What is Gabapentin? Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant medication used as an adjunct treatment for partial seizures and for the management of postherpetic neuralgia. Off label it is used for the treatment of social phobia and chronic pain.

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Reasons Taken

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

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 17 65%
Treat Parkinson's 3 11%
Restless legs when trying to sleep 2 7%
Stiffness/spasticity 2 7%
Cramps, feet 1 3%
Tremors, leg and foot 1 3%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Gabapentin.

  0 mg Daily 100 mg Daily 300 mg Daily 400 mg Daily 600 mg Daily 900 mg Daily 1200 mg Daily 1800 mg Daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 4 Number of Patients: 4 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 4 Number of Patients: 4  

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
2
0
2
3
6

Stopped taking Gabapentin

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
3
1
0
2
3
Why Patients Stopped Taking Gabapentin (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 6 60% Did not seem to work: 60%
Doctor's advice 2 20% Doctor's advice: 20%
Side effects too severe 2 20% Side effects too severe: 20%
Course of treatment ended 1 10% Course of treatment ended: 10%
Not indicated 1 10% Not indicated: 10%

Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 2 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Moderate 100% 1

Other

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 0% 0
Mild 50% 1
None 50% 1

Top reported side-effects include: Fatigue, makes me groggy durning the day, Increased Hunger

Summary results are based on 2 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 2)

  • jntdsn
    Sex: F
    Mouth/throat: mild
    Arms: moderate
    Chest: mild
    Legs: mild
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  • jntdsn
  • by jntdsn
    Aug 18, 2008
  • EfficacyMajor
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Stiffness/spasticity
Advice/Tips
don't forget to take it just becasue no more pain does not mean you can do without

See all evaluation results for Gabapentin



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