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Frequently Asked Questions

• How much gabapentin can I take for pain ?

  It is also useful for treatment of chronic neuropathic pain. Gabapentin comes in many sizes including 100, 300, 400, 600, and 800 mg. The usual dose is 1800-5400 mg a day but the dose can vary depending on how well it works for you and your tolerance of the medication.

• Is gabapentin good for back pain ?

  People with radiating chronic spine pain may be prescribed gabapentin or pregabalin to treat their nerve-related neck, back and/or leg pain. ... While all prescription and OTC drugs carry risk for side effects, the FDA has released a special safety alert specifically for gabapentin and pregabalin.

• Is Gabapentin a muscle relaxer ?

  Gabapentin is an anti-seizure (anticonvulsant) medication used to prevent seizures and to treat post-herpetic neuralgia, the pain that follows an episode of shingles. Baclofen is a muscle relaxant used to treat skeletal muscle spasms, muscle clonus, rigidity, and pain caused by disorders such as multiple sclerosis.

• Is gabapentin considered a painkiller ?

  Gabapentin, also known by the brand name Neurontin, is a prescription painkiller belonging to its own drug class, Gabapentinoids. It is considered an anti-convulsant, and is most commonly used to treat epilepsy, restless leg syndrome, hot flashes, and neuropathic pain.