Treatment of Neuropathic pain|Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

In Treatment of Neuropathic pain Gabatol 100mg Capsule is used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes shingles or spinal cord injury. It reduces pain and its associated symptoms such as mood changes sleep problems and tiredness. It is thought to work by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain. Taking this medicine regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life. It takes a few weeks to work so you need to take it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good. Once your symptoms have gone you should still keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Gabatol 100mg Capsule may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Gabatol 100mg Capsule is a medicine used to relieve the pain caused by nerve damage (neuropathic pain) due to various conditions like diabetes shingles (herpes zoster infection) spinal cord injury etc. It is also used to treat certain types of seizures (fits) in combination with other medicines.Gabatol 100mg Capsule belongs to the anti-epileptic group of medicines. You may take it with or without food but it is important to take this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The exact dose and duration of treatment will depend on your condition and how you respond to it. Your doctor will probably start this medicine at a low dose and increase it gradually. It may take a few weeks for the medicine to work properly. Follow your doctor’s instructions and continue taking it regularly until your doctor advises you to stop. Do not miss any dose otherwise your condition may worsen.Most people taking Gabatol 100mg Capsule do not experience any side effects. The most common ones are feeling sleepy dizzy or tired (fatigue). These are usually mild and go away by themselves as your body gets used to the medicine. Most side effects are not serious and do not need medical attention. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worry you.You should avoid drinking alcohol along with this medicine as it may lead to excessive sleepiness and dizziness. Let your doctor know right away if you develop any unusual mood changes like anxiety agitation depression or thoughts about harming yourself.Before taking Gabatol 100mg Capsule you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney-related problems or if you are more than 65 years old. Your doctor may prescribe a different dose in such people. Women who are pregnant breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant should also consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Gabatol 100mg Capsule may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> Gabatol 100mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Gabatol 100mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Gabatol 100mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and weight gain. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Gabatol 100mg Capsule may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Gabatol 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gabatol 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Gabatol 100mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Gabatol 100mg Capsule take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n

Chemical Class :: Gamma Amino Acids Derivatives|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS|Action Class :: Alpha 2 delta ligands (AED)

Treatment of Neuropathic pain|Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

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Q. I have been prescribed Gabatol 100mg Capsule for pain. When will I start feeling better?::: It varies from person to person. Some people take about a week or two before noticing relief in pain. Whereas some people may see an improvement straight away. It is recommended that you take Gabatol 100mg Capsule only for nerve pain and as advised by your doctor.| Q. I think I have gained weight since I started taking Gabatol 100mg Capsule. Can this be because of Gabatol 100mg Capsule?::: Yes Gabatol 100mg Capsule may cause weight gain because it increases your hunger. Regular physical exercise and a balanced diet with low calorie food may help you maintain a stable weight. Consult a dietitian if you have any further concerns to keep your weight stable.| Q. For how long do I need to take Gabatol 100mg Capsule?::: Your doctor will decide the duration of the treatment based on your condition and your response to the treatment. For instance if you have been prescribed Gabatol 100mg Capsule for epilepsy you may have to take it for a long time maybe years even if your seizures are controlled. Whereas if you are taking it for nerve pain and it has relieved your pain you may have to take it for several months only.| Q. What are the serious side effects that may occur while taking Gabatol 100mg Capsule?::: Taking Gabatol 100mg Capsule may cause yellowing of the skin or eyes (warning signs of jaundice) trouble in breathing or talking and tightness in chest or throat (suggestive of serious allergic skin reactions). It may provoke suicidal thoughts and cause unusual bruises or bleeding which may be due to blood disorder. Other serious side effects may include muscle weakness and pain fever which could lead to kidney failure long-lasting stomach pain nausea and vomiting (suggestive of pancreatitis and rash).| Q. Is Gabatol 100mg Capsule habit forming?::: No it will not be addictive if you take it as per your doctor’s recommendations. However physical dependence has been reported in people who had taken more than the recommended dose of Gabatol 100mg Capsule or had used Gabatol 100mg Capsule for illnesses it is not approved for.| Q. I am taking Gabatol 100mg Capsule for nerve pain. Can I take it off and on?::: No Gabatol 100mg Capsule is not a simple pain reliever. It is important that you follow your doctor’s advice strictly. Taking it off and on may not give you the desired results and may worsen your pain.| Q. What if somebody takes more than the recommended dose of Gabatol 100mg Capsule?::: A higher than the recommended dose of Gabatol 100mg Capsule may cause faintness dizziness double vision unclear speech drowsiness tiredness and mild diarrhea. The person requires immediate medical attention by a doctor or in a nearby hospital.| Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking this medicine?::: Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including medicines for epilepsy or seizures medicines used to thin your blood (e.g. warfarin) birth control pills medicines to control bacterial infection (e.g. chloramphenicol metronidazole and doxycycline) medicines to control viral infection (e.g. nelfinavir) asthma medicines (e.g. theophylline and montelukast) etc. Also inform your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Further you should tell the doctor if you have ever had liver problems kidney problems lung problems or porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder).| Q. What should I avoid while taking Gabatol 100mg Capsule?::: If Gabatol 100mg Capsule makes you feel sleepy avoid driving or operating heavy machinery. Alcohol consumption should be avoided since taking both together may cause excessive sleepiness.| Q. Does Gabatol 100mg Capsule reduce the efficiency of oral birth control pills?::: No Gabatol 100mg Capsule does not have any effect on oral birth control pills.