What is Neurontin (Neurotin)?
Neurontin (Neurotin)) is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. It affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in the cause of seizures and some types of pain.
Neurontin (Neurotin) is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat seizures caused by epilepsy in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.
Neurontin (Neurotin) may also be used for treating nerve pain associated with herpes zoster (shingles) infection (postherpetic neuralgia)
Neurontin (Neurotin) may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Neurontin with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
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