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There are various
side effects associated with the use of Neurontin. These
side effects can occur if Neurontin was prescribed for
non-approved medical conditions or if Neurontin
was properly prescribed.
Adverse Effects when Neurontin is Prescribed for "Off
Label" Illnesses
When Neurontin is prescribed for illnesses for which
it was not approved or endorsed, serious and sometimes
life-threatening side effects can occur, including:
- suicide / suicide
attempt
- viral infections
- convulsions
- memory loss
- nausea
Learn more about
the dangers of Neurontin and off-label use.
Side Effects in Adult
Epileptic Patients
The following adverse effects were frequently
observed in adult and adolescent epileptic patients:
- fatigue / malaise
- hypertension /
anxiety
- digestive disorders:
anorexia, gas, gingivitis
- easily bruised
- dizziness
- pneumonia
- abnormal vision
- hostility
Side Effects when
Neurontin is Prescribed for Epilespy in Pediatric
Patients...
The primary concern when Neurontin is prescribed for
epileptic disorders in children (>12 yrs) is the
interaction with other medications. The most commonly
observed adverse events associated with the use of
Neurontin® in combination with other
antiepileptic drugs in patients >12 years of age
include:
- viral infection
- fever
- nauseau
- drowsiness /
somnolence
- dizziness
- fatigue
- ataxia
Gabapentin / Neurontin
use in pediatric patients with epilepsy 3–12 years of
age is also associated with the occurrence of
Neuropsychiatric
related adverse events. The most significant of these can be classified
into the following categories: 1) emotional lability
(primarily behavioral problems), 2) hostility, including
aggressive behaviors, 3) thought disorder, including
concentration problems and change in school performance,
and 4) hyperkinesia (primarily restlessness and
hyperactivity). Among the gabapentin-treated patients,
most of the events were mild to moderate in intensity.
WARNING:
Avoid
stopping this medicine suddenly. If this medicine is
discontinued it should be done gradually over a period
of one week, under strict medical supervision.
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