Generics: Cheaper Drugs With The Same Active Ingredients

Generic Neurontin is a cheaper version of Neurontin, a very effective and trusted pain reliever medicine. Generic and brand name Neurontin have identical active ingredient Gabapentin, and Gabapentin will produce the same therapeutic effect as the brand name drug. Generic medications can usually be purchased for a fraction of the cost of their branded counterparts. Because generic medications are often much cheaper than their branded counterparts, many people choose buying generic medications online, and many insurance companies actually require that they be used. The combination of generic substitutions and reference pricing would give patients an incentive to choose the cheapest product, while helping them avoid unnecessary costs.

Generic Neurontin has two uses. First, it may be prescribed with other medications to treat partial seizures (the type in which symptoms are limited). It can be used whether or not the seizures eventually become general and result in loss of consciousness. Second, it can be used to relieve the burning nerve pain that sometimes persists for months or even years after an attack of shingles (herpes zoster).

Active Ingredient of Neurontin
100/300/400/600/800mg

What generic Gabapentin is used for?

Generic Neurontin (gabapentin) may be prescribed along with other medications to treat partial seizures. Neurotin is usually used as an additional seizure medicine when another medicine has not been able to control all of the patient's partial seizures. Neurontin can also be used to relieve the burning nerve pain that may persist for months or even years after having shingles.

How should I take Gabapentin?

Swallow Gabapentin tablets with a drink of water. If gabapentin upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk. Take your doses at regular intervals. If your doctor directs you to break the 600 or 800 mg tablets in half as part of your dose, the extra half tablet should be used for the next dose. If you have not used the extra half tablet within 3 days, it should be thrown away.

What should I watch for while taking Gabapentin?

Do not stop taking gabapentin or any of your seizure medicines unless instructed by your prescriber or health care professional. To reduce dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol can increase drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid alcoholic drinks.