Gabapin 600 Mg Tablet

What Is Gabapin 600 Mg?

Gabapin 600 Mg is the medicine to cure nerve damage conditions. It is from a group of medicines called anticonvulsants. This medicine helps to cure the nerve damage caused by various conditions such as diabetes, shingles, spinal cord injury, partial seizures. It’s also consumed for conditions like anxiety, fibromyalgia, and restless legs syndrome.

Gabapin 600 works by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and brain. It helps to perform the daily activities with more confidence without any fear or anxiety and makes it easier to perform such activities which you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming or driving).

It may take some time to give effective result. You may feel seizures during this medication, hence before discontinuing dosage or stopping consult your doctor otherwise situations may get worsen.

How It Works

Gabapin 600 Mg belongs to anti-epileptic group of medicines, which helps to treat some form of epilepsy in adults. It slows down the nerve impulses in the brain which causes seizures. It blocks certain signals from nerves.

The drug tends to ease the abnormality in the electrical discharge in the brain. It can take several weeks to give its effective result, but it also depends on individual responses to the drug. The reason why Gabapin 600 Mg takes time to work because it is started with the lowest dose and gradually the dose increases.

How to take

Gabapin 600 Mg available in the form of capsules, tablets and solution can be taken with or without food. However, to get most of the benefit take it with food and at the same time each day prescribed by doctor. Swallow the tablet. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Do not take any antacids 2hrs before or after the Gabapin 600 Mg because it becomes harder for body to absorb the medicine.

Taking this medicine may cause sleepiness, dizziness, or drowsiness hence it is advised to consumed during bedtime. Avoid any kind of activity which required concentration and focus like driving after taking Gabapin 600 Mg.

If you feel any kind of unusual change in the behaviour or mood or any worsening situations like depression or suicidal thoughts immediately inform your doctor. Do not stop consuming on your own without consulting doctor as it may worsen the frequency of seizure.

Dosage of Gabapin 600 Mg

The effective dosage is different for different persons depending on their conditions they are being treated. However, dosage may vary from 300mg per day to up to 3600mg per day. Dosage also depends on how one is responding to the medication.

Generally, doctor starts with the lowest dose and then gradually increases it so that the body gets used to it and minimizes the risk of side effects.

Missed dose

In case if you miss the dose of Gabapin 600 take it with food immediately as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose then do not take it. Do not double the dose.

Overdose

In case if you have doubled the dose or have taken it too much you may experience certain side effects such as double vision, tremor, drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, and diarrhoea. In many cases serious breathing issues may also be observed.

It is advised to follow the only instructions given by the doctor and reach to him/her in case of overdose.

Precautions and Warnings

🤰🏻 During Pregnancy:

It’s better to avoid at the time of pregnancy, but it one needs it badly always consult the doctor.

🤱🏻 Breast Feeding:

Gabapin 600 Mg is not recommended while breast feeding unless necessary. Doctor should be consulted before taking this medicine.

🚗 While driving:

Gabapin 600 Mg should not be consumed while driving or doing any activity which requires concentration and focus because this medicine may cause symptoms like dizziness or drowsiness.

🧖🏻‍♀️ Allergic skin reactions:

Gabapin 600 Mg may cause skin reactions like rashes, hence consult doctor if you observe any skin reactions.

👉 Suicidal feelings:

Gabapin 600 Mg may in the first phase of dosage increase the risk of suicidal thoughts. Especially patients suffering from depression, anxiety may experience this. Hence, any changes in mood and behaviour should be reported to your doctor.

Avoid taking Gabapin 600 Mg

• Do not consume Gabapin 600 Mg if you have any kidney diseases as the side effects of this medicine may worsen the condition more. You should inform your doctor about the kidney functioning and it should be monitored during treatment.
• Do not consume alcohol during this medication, since consuming Gabapin 600 Mg with alcohol will cause excessive dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty to focus on any activity.
• Do not consume Gabapin 600 Mg during pregnancy or breast feeding.
• Do not consume Gabapin 600 Mg if you are suffering from any liver disease. Consult your doctor before consuming.

Side Effects

Some side effects get adjusted with the body and do not require any medical attention.

Common side effects of Gabapin 600 Mg are as mentioned below:

• Fever
• Sleepiness
• Dizziness
• Facial swelling
• Viral infection
• Breathing issues
• Feeling tired
• Nausea
• Memory loss
• Weight gain
• Unusual eye movements, double vision

Having said that many serious side effects can also be observed such as:

• Allergic reaction
• Change in mood or behaviour
• Any kind of unusual or irregular function in Liver and kidney
• And other abnormalities like colour change of your lips, nail beds, fingers or toes and unusual muscle pain

FAQs

Q. Can I drink alcohol while consuming Gabapin 600 Mg?

Avoid taking Gabapin 600 Mg with alcohol as it will cause excessive sleepiness, and fatigue which will make difficult to concentrate on any daily activity.

Q. Can I take Gabapin 600 Mg while pregnancy or planning for it?

Avoid it at the time of pregnancy as it is a critical situation. But in the case if it is evident, then consult a doctor.

Q. Can I breast feed after taking Gabapin 600 Mg?

No, breastfeeding is not recommended while consuming this medicine. However, consult your doctor if necessary.

Q. Can I stop consuming Gabapin 600 Mg if I do not see any effective result without consulting doctor?

It takes few weeks to get the effective result after consuming Gabapin 600 Mg. However, you should consult your doctor before lowering, increasing, or stopping the dosage of this medicine. If suddenly stopped it may worsen the situations.

Q. What should I do if I overdose Gabapin 600 Mg?

If you experience any of the symptoms like double vision, diarrhoea, drowsiness which are the symptoms of overdose, immediately seek medical consultation.

Q. What should I do if I miss the dose of Gabapin 600 Mg?

Take it with food as soon as you remember. However, if there is almost time for your next scheduled dose avoid taking the missed dose.

Q. Will consuming Gabapin 600 Mg increase my weight?

Yes, during this medication you see increase in your weight. However, daily exercise and a balanced diet will help you maintain weight.