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Gabapentin Treatment Report
Brand Names:
Neurontin
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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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 14 | 28% |
| Pain | 6 | 12% |
| Muscle Pain | 3 | 6% |
| Support another treatment | 2 | 4% |
| Treat Parkinson's | 2 | 4% |
| Stiffness/Spasticity | 2 | 4% |
| Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) | 2 | 4% |
| Peripheral Neuropathy | 1 | 2% |
| Headaches | 1 | 2% |
| neuopathy pain | 1 | 2% |
| Depression | 1 | 2% |
| Tremors, leg and foot | 1 | 2% |
| Severe leg pain at night | 1 | 2% |
| Cramps, feet | 1 | 2% |
| tremors, all limbs | 1 | 2% |
| Nerve Pain in Legs | 1 | 2% |
| Insomnia | 1 | 2% |
Other treatments patients are taking for Other include Walking Stick/Cane, MRI, and Levothyroxine.
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Gabapentin.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Gabapentin or how long patients were taking Gabapentin before stopping.
Currently Taking Gabapentin
Stopped Taking Gabapentin
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 4 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
There is currently no efficacy data for Gabapentin.
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 25% | 1 |
| Mild | 0% | 0 |
| None | 75% | 3 |
Top reported side-effects include: Fatigue, Increased Hunger, Weight gain
Summary results are based on 4 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 4)
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- jntdsn
- Sex: F
- Mouth/throat: mild
- Arms: moderate
- Chest: mild
- Legs: moderate
- See profile
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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 full evaluation
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0 helpful marks
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- Dana O.
- Sex: F
- Mouth/throat: mild
- Arms: mild
- Chest: mild
- Legs: mild
- See profile
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by Dana O.
Feb 25, 2009
- EfficacyMajor
- Side-effectsNone
- Muscle Pain
- Advice/Tips
- Don't plan on driving when you're on a higher dosage of this. It takes several weeks for it to really start working on the pain.
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks
Report created on November 08, 2009.