Anticonvulsant Forums (Page 13)

I have "gle" on my prescription. It literally says "Gabapentin 600mg TAB GLE". It normally says Gabapentin 600mg TAB MET. I believe it's the abbreviation for the manufacturer, but I'd like to be sure before I take them, as they are a different shape. ## Hi Pattie, My research leads me to believe that GLE stands for Glenmark Pharmaceuticals or Glenmark Generics, the packager/manufacturer of your Gabapentin. NDC: 68462-0126 Inactive Ingredients: Inactive Ingredients: -Starch, Corn -Copovidone K25-31 -Poloxamer 407 -Magnesium Stearate -Polyethylene Glycols -Hypromelloses -Titanium Dioxide -Talc -Polysorbate 80 -Water You can view an image of the packaging label by visiting the link below: dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=3865a6e3-112c-490c-82ac-3540...

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Would one dose of 300 mg or is this more of a therapeutic drug that time to see any effect? ## Hello, Stacey! How are you? This capsule is manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma and they list it as containing 300mgs of Gabapentin, which is an anticonvulsant that is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings, and weight gain. So no, it is not an actual analgesic and must be taken regularly for 4 to 5 weeks, before you will know whether or not it will help you. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Would this capsule cause swelling of the calf and ankle in both llegs?

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My Child is 1 Yrs. 3 Months Old. She is recently suffring from A Typical Febrile Convulsions. A doctors advised to take a Sy. Valparin 3.5 ml one time every day at night sleeping time. So i request you please give me guidnies about any side effects of Sy.Valparin. Thanking you. ## This contains the active ingredient Valproic Acid, it is an anticonvulsant that is also used as a mood stabilizer, its side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, weight changes and tremors. Learn more: Have you discussed your concerns with her doctor? ## i want to about the valparin syrup ## My Child is 1 Yrs. 9 Months Old.He is recently suffering from general seizure disorder . A doctors advised to take a Sy. Valparin 5 ml one time every day at night sleeping time. So i request you please give me guideline ...

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I had epilepsy stroke in 2005, then 2 more strokes at the interval of 3 years occurred, I was prescribed Levipril 500 mg & Enchoronate Chronograph 500 mg daily morning & evening at 11.30 , as my Neurologist prescription. My weight is 90 kg and age 57 years. What should you suggest @ my prescription.? ## Hello, Yogesh! How are you? What did you experience stokes, or epileptic seizures? They are not the same things. If you experienced seizures, then yes, you are on the right medications to treat them and should take them as directed by your doctor. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings and weight changes. ## I want to know the difference between Levipril 500mg and Levipil 500mg. My mother has been taking Levipril 500m...

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My mother has a lesion in her left basifrontal lobe which is the most probable cause for the Generalised Tonic Clonic Seizures she's been having since May 2013. The doctor had suggested taking Levipil 500 twice daily. The thing is there has been no improvement since and she still gets seizures. A few days back she had a very severe life threatening attack after which the doctor has increased the dosage to Levipil 500 in the moning and Levipil 750 in the night along with an additional drug Encorate Chrono (300 in the morning and 500 in the night). Googling the new drug suggested a lot of side effects. My mother is already very weak mentally, not sure if depression is what she needs. Suggestions? ## Hello, Vanya! How is your mother doing? All medications carry the risk of causing side...

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what r side effects of stopping 300mg abruptly ## rapid heart rate, chest pain, and fainting feeling. I know because that's what I felt. ## rapid heart rate, chest pain, and fainting feeling. ## 300MGS OF what???rlogv ## Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant that is also used to treat some mood disorders, and certain types of nerve pain. You should not stop taking a high dose abruptly, because along with the possible withdrawals symptoms of mood changes, irritability, and confusion, the FDA also warns that it creates the risk of seizures. How long have you been taking it?

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This pill is big white and oval. Has a slit in the middle on bothe sides, but one side has G21 on it. And the otherside is blank. ## This tablet contains 600mgs of Gabapentin, which is an anticonvulsant that's also been shown to help with certain types of nerve pain and some mood disorders. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight changes. You can learn more Gabapentin details here. Are there any comments or questions? Is there anything I can help with? ## Does this medicine G 21 the white oval pill does it compare 2 Motrin or IBU because I was prescribed this medication but I am afraid to take it because I've never taken this type of medicine before I have taken Motrin and ibuprofen

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My daughter has been on vimpat 15 months. She has swollen glands off and on. Last week her glands were the size of small plums! Her primary said it was not an infection as her neurologist suggested. The neuro said stop the vimpat but now she is very sluggish and sleepy all day, but her glades have gone down completely. Should she have stopped cold turkey? She says sees bright spots and feels disoriented. ## Hello Kanie, I am happy to hear that your daughters glands swelling has gone down and fortunately for you the National Institute of Health has deemed that Vimpat (lacosamide) is not a dependency forming drug. This means that it is alright for her to have stopped the drug without weening off of it. That brings me to my next point, if she is seeing bright spots and feeling disoriented ...

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I have bipolar disorder and have been on almost everything for it, was taking depakote and Saphris which worked great but I gained a ton of weight so doc switched me to lamotrigine because it’s weight neutral. Starting off at 25mg/day and working up to 300mg/day. Gradually by the time I got up to 100 in the morning and 150 at nite I had a RELENTLESS bronchial cough that wouldn’t respond to any kind of treatment, that became so violent that I would start vomiting until everything was completely gone from my stomach. I don’t actually feel sick at all I just have this obnoxious never ending cough that ends in throwing up. Also had lost my voice. Now I have gone all the way back down the dosing schedule and am just getting ready to go completely off of it. Tomorrow will be...

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I found some light blue oblong pills with the letter R and then the numbers 636 on it, in my daughters bedroom, do you know what kind of pill this is? ## This tablet is manufactured by Actavis and distributed by McKesson Packaging Services NDC code: 63739-0391 They list it as containing 600mgs of Gabapentin, which is an anticonvulsant that is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain, and some mood disorders. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight changes, and mood changes. Though they may vary depending on production facility, inactive ingredients may include: calcium stearate crospovidone hydroxypropyl cellulose polyethylene glycol titanium dioxide ferric oxide yellow FD&C Blue No. 2 hypromelloses Is there anything els...

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side effects ## Valprine is a simple mispelling for Valparin. Valparin (also referred to as sodium valproate or valproic acid) is an antiepileptic / anticonvulsant medication. This medication is most commonly known for treating seizures, migraine headaches and bipolar disorder. Valparin has also been evaluated for the treatment of AIDS and cancer, due to its histone deacetylase-inhibiting effects. On the flip side, Valparin does have a lot of potential side effects: which can be viewed at: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0012594/?report=details#side_effects Hope this info helps!

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One side is blank only with a divider line down the center... The other side of the pill has the capital letter (G) on the left side and divider line down the center and the number (6) on the right side. It is a big white pill..oblong shaped. ## Hi Rosemary, A white oblong shaped pill marked G | 6 on one side and blank on the other is identified as Gabapentin 600mg; used for treating neuropathy, epilepsy and more. NDC: 67877-428 Labeler: Ascend Laboratories, LLC Size (mm): 17 Inactive Ingredients: -Starch, Corn -Poloxamer 407 -Talc -Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (Type H) -Copovidone -Magnesium Stearate I hope this helps!

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I want to know the difference between GABAPENTIN a RX and OTC GABA? ## Hello, Pamela! How are you? There are two completely different substances. The FDA classifies Gabapentin as an anticonvulsant that can also help with certain types of nerve pain and some mood disorders. It requires a doctor's prescription and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, mood swings and weight gain. A sudden withdrawal may also create the risk of seizures. The Gaba that you see available over the counter, however, is just a nutritional supplement. The full name for it is actually Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid. It is just an amino acid. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I think I have convinced myself that it helps me to a nice calmness in the evening! My husband takes RX for $$...

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Are the effects cumulative or do they dissipate after a while, I’m taking two 300mg pills a day. one moRniNG, one night? They were assigne for spinal stenoius and a hurneated disc and a slipped disc.they work some of the time,particularly in the morning and evening.i often skip them during the day when I am more physical and the pain lessens. So should I keep taking them regularly or only when I have pain. ## They work best when taken regularly, so the medication remains in your system at a constant level. They are not cumulative, our bodies eventually process everything out. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight changes, and mood changes. Are you on any other medications?

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I have been using generic Amneal Gabapentin 300 mg for years. My pharmacy no longer carries it. Are there any pharmacies in North Central Pa or near Corning NY that carry this brand of Gabapentin? I have tried other generic brands, but can't take them due to chronic migraines that they set off. I am a retired physician. ## Duane-read in New York Citycarries gabapentin300mg capsules mfg amneal

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What is the generic name for Gabapentin? Is it Neurontin? I have taken some pills called Neurontin and want to know if it's the same as Gabapentin? ## Hi Kelli, Yes, you are correct. Neurontin is the generic name for Gabapentin (brand). An orange capsule marked with "214" is identified as brand name Gabapentin (400mg). NDC: 67877-224 Manufacturer: Ascend Laboratories Size: 21mm Inactive Ingredients: -Starch, Corn -Anhydrous Lactose -Talc -Gelatin -Sodium Lauryl Sulfate -Ferric Oxide Red -Titanium Dioxide -Ferric Oxide Yellow Hope this helps!

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Can you take Gabapentin with Zubsolv safely? I have been on Gabapentin for a while now but just started taking Zubsolv for opiate addiction and don't know if it's safe to take together. ## Yes, you can take Neurotin with the Zubsolve. I take both daily. ## They can be taken together, as Deanna has stated, but the FDA does warn that combining may result in more severe symptoms of respiratory depression, such as drowsiness, dizziness, sedation. You should also be aware to watch for extreme drowsiness, shallow breathing, and other signs of respiratory distress. Is your doctor aware that you are taking both of them? It is always important that you be properly monitored, for your health and safety.

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White scored pill with a 1 on the left side and a 2 on the right side, and nothing on the back of the pill. ## Exelan Pharmaceuticals, a licensed distributor for InvaGen Pharmaceuticals lists this tablet as containing 600mgs of Gabapentin, which is an anticonvulsant that is also used to treat some mood disorders, and certain types of nerve pain. NDC code: 76282-0405 The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood changes, and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My brother has been taken eptoin 100mg for more than 4 years till date with 2 doses a day and at present he is complaining of backaches and pain in the right leg which he cannot move and sometimes he is having breathing problem and weak. He could not sleep every night but slept around 2-3 Am morning till 11:00 Am, along with eptoin 100mg, the doctor advised him to take Dicorate 500mg and lobazam-0.5 which he is taken regularly. Do these medicines have any side effects? If he stops eptoin what would be the result? Please do reply with any suggestions. ## Eptoin contains the active ingredient Phenytoin, it most commonly used to help prevent epileptic seizures. Has his doctor expressed any theory as to what is causing the problems he's experiencing? Those are not generally normal side ...

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I take 900mg Gralise, 25mg Nortriptyline, 300mg Tramadol ER, 20mg oxycodone. I've taken all of this for six years. I have cried and complained about weight gain as soon as I started all of these drugs but my Dr. Keeps saying they don't cause weight gain! I'm a petite woman and was always fit and weighed about 107. Now I weigh a lot more, doesn't matter what I eat or don't eat, how much I walk or don't walk, it's been piling on a lot more lately. Do Gralise and or Nortriptyline cause more weight gain the longer you take it? Does it continue piling on the weight or does it eventually stop? ## Hello, Xanthia! How are you? Does your pharmacy give you the information leaflets with your prescriptions? If so, they usually include a list of the most common side effec...

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