Treatment of Neuropathic pain|Treatment of Fibromyalgia|Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

In Treatment of Neuropathic pain Gabcure SR 75 Tablet 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. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Gabcure SR 75 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Gabcure SR 75 Tablet is a medicine used to relieve pain caused by nerve damage (neuropathic pain) due to diabetes shingles (herpes zoster infection) spinal cord injury or other conditions. It is also used to treat widespread muscle pain and stiffness in people with fibromyalgia.Gabcure SR 75 Tablet belongs to the anti-epileptic group of medicines and can also be used to treat certain types of seizures (fits) in combination with other medicines. Additionally it may also be prescribed to treat the symptoms of anxiety disorder if other medicines are not suitable.You can take Gabcure SR 75 Tablet 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.The side effects of this medicine are usually mild and go away by themselves. The most common ones are feeling sleepy or dizzy dryness in the mouth blurred vision weight gain edema (swelling over the whole body) and difficulty in concentrating. Most side effects are not serious and do not need medical attention. Talk to your doctor about potential side effects and ways in which you might prevent or cope with them.Before taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant. Be careful while driving as sleepiness dizziness and blurring of vision may be seen as side effects. You should avoid drinking alcohol along with this medicine as it may lead to excessive sleepiness and dizziness.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Gabcure SR 75 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> Gabcure SR 75 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Gabcure SR 75 Tablet 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 : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Gabcure SR 75 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Gabcure SR 75 Tablet may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Gabcure SR 75 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gabcure SR 75 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Gabcure SR 75 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Gabcure SR 75 Tablet is recommended.

If you miss a dose of Gabcure SR 75 Tablet 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.

Chemical Class :: Cyclic GABA Analogues|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

Treatment of Neuropathic pain|Treatment of Fibromyalgia|Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

Sleepiness | Weight gain | Dryness in mouth | Blurred vision | Dizziness | Peripheral edema

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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CAUTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Q. What is Gabcure SR 75 Tablet and what is it used for?::: Gabcure SR 75 Tablet belongs to the anticonvulsants class of medicines. It is used to treat seizures. It is also helpful in treating nerve pain (neuropathic pain) which could be due to diabetes shingles or injury. It is also used in fibromyalgia (a long-lasting condition that may cause pain tiredness muscle stiffness and tenderness as well as difficulty falling or staying asleep. In some cases your doctor may prescribe this medicine for the treatment of anxiety.| Q. Gabcure SR 75 Tablet has varied roles. Does it work in the same way for each disease?::: No Gabcure SR 75 Tablet works in different ways for different diseases. In epilepsy it stops seizures by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. In chronic pain it blocks pain messages travelling from brain to spine.| Q. I have been prescribed Gabcure SR 75 Tablet for pain due to shingles. When can I expect relief from pain?::: It may take a few weeks to see full benefits while taking Gabcure SR 75 Tablet. However people have experienced relief from pain after a week of starting Gabcure SR 75 Tablet.| Q. How long do I need to take Gabcure SR 75 Tablet?::: Duration for the use of Gabcure SR 75 Tablet depends on the condition for which you are taking this medicine. If you are taking it for epilepsy and it is effectively helping you then you may have to continue it for years. If you are taking it for neuropathic or fibromyalgia pain it is likely that once your symptoms improve you will have to continue taking it for several months. This will ensure that the problem does not come back. It is advised not to stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.| Q. Is it necessary to continue taking Gabcure SR 75 Tablet even if I feel fine?::: Yes you should not stop taking Gabcure SR 75 Tablet even if you feel fine. If you are taking it for epilepsy and stop its consumption suddenly you may have seizures that will not stop. Stopping it suddenly may result in withdrawal symptoms and you may experience anxiety difficulty in sleeping feeling sick pain and sweating. These can be prevented if the dose of Gabcure SR 75 Tablet is reduced gradually.| Q. Is Gabcure SR 75 Tablet addictive?::: Addiction to Gabcure SR 75 Tablet is more common in people who take it for unauthorized reasons. Taking Gabcure SR 75 Tablet more than the recommended doses or taking it for long periods of time may also cause addiction. In addition to that any person who has a history of drug abuse should never use Gabcure SR 75 Tablet. In case you feel you are becoming physically dependent on Gabcure SR 75 Tablet inform your doctor immediately.| Q. Can I take Diazepam and Gabcure SR 75 Tablet together?::: Yes Gabcure SR 75 Tablet and Diazepam can be used together. But there might be a chance of increased side effects since both these medicines act on the brain to depress excessive activity.| Q. What is Gabcure SR 75 Tablet and what is it used for?::: Gabcure SR 75 Tablet belongs to the anticonvulsants class of medicines. It is used to treat seizures. It is also helpful in treating nerve pain (neuropathic pain) which could be due to diabetes shingles or injury. It is also used in fibromyalgia (a long-lasting condition that may cause pain tiredness muscle stiffness and tenderness as well as difficulty falling or staying asleep. In some cases your doctor may prescribe this medicine for the treatment of anxiety.| Q. Gabcure SR 75 Tablet has varied roles. Does it work in the same way for each disease?::: No Gabcure SR 75 Tablet works in different ways for different diseases. In epilepsy it stops seizures by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. In chronic pain it blocks pain messages travelling from brain to spine.| Q. I have been prescribed Gabcure SR 75 Tablet for pain due to shingles. When can I expect relief from pain?::: It may take a few weeks to see full benefits while taking Gabcure SR 75 Tablet. However people have experienced relief from pain after a week of starting Gabcure SR 75 Tablet.| Q. How long do I need to take Gabcure SR 75 Tablet?::: Duration for the use of Gabcure SR 75 Tablet depends on the condition for which you are taking this medicine. If you are taking it for epilepsy and it is effectively helping you then you may have to continue it for years. If you are taking it for neuropathic or fibromyalgia pain it is likely that once your symptoms improve you will have to continue taking it for several months. This will ensure that the problem does not come back. It is advised not to stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.| Q. Is it necessary to continue taking Gabcure SR 75 Tablet even if I feel fine?::: Yes you should not stop taking Gabcure SR 75 Tablet even if you feel fine. If you are taking it for epilepsy and stop its consumption suddenly you may have seizures that will not stop. Stopping it suddenly may result in withdrawal symptoms and you may experience anxiety difficulty in sleeping feeling sick pain and sweating. These can be prevented if the dose of Gabcure SR 75 Tablet is reduced gradually.| Q. Is Gabcure SR 75 Tablet addictive?::: Addiction to Gabcure SR 75 Tablet is more common in people who take it for unauthorized reasons. Taking Gabcure SR 75 Tablet more than the recommended doses or taking it for long periods of time may also cause addiction. In addition to that any person who has a history of drug abuse should never use Gabcure SR 75 Tablet. In case you feel you are becoming physically dependent on Gabcure SR 75 Tablet inform your doctor immediately.| Q. Can I take Diazepam and Gabcure SR 75 Tablet together?::: Yes Gabcure SR 75 Tablet and Diazepam can be used together. But there might be a chance of increased side effects since both these medicines act on the brain to depress excessive activity.| Q. Can the use of Gabcure SR 75 Tablet cause weight gain?::: Yes Gabcure SR 75 Tablet may cause weight gain because it increases your hunger. Regular physical exercise and a balanced diet with low-calorie food may help you keep your weight stable. Consult a dietician if you have any further concerns to keep your weight stable.