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Gabapentin 600mg

Gabapentin also taken for nerve pain. Nerve pain can be caused by different illnesses, including diabetes and shingles, or it can happen after an injury.

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Key facts

It's usual to take gabapentin 3 times a day. You can take it with or without food.

Most people who take gabapentin don't get any side effects. The most common ones are feeling sleepy, tired and dizzy. Side effects are usually mild and go away by themselves.

It takes at least a few weeks for gabapentin to work.

You don't need to have epilepsy for gabapentin to help with pain or migraine.

The most common brand name is Neurontin.

Who can and cannot take gabapentin

Gabapentin can be taken by adults and children aged 6 years and over.

Gabapentin is not suitable for some people.

To make sure gabapentin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you:

have ever had an allergic reaction to gabapentin or other medicines in the past

have ever misused or been addicted to a medicine

are trying to get pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding

are on a controlled sodium or potassium diet, or your kidneys don't work well (gabapentin liquid contains sodium and potassium, so speak to your doctor before taking it)

How long will I take it for?

If you have epilepsy, it's likely that once your illness is under control you'll still need to take gabapentin for many years.

If you have nerve pain, it's likely that once the pain has gone you'll continue to take gabapentin for several months to stop it coming back.

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Gabapentin

It's also taken for nerve pain. Nerve pain can be caused by different illnesses, including diabetes and shingles, or it can happen after an injury.

For buying visit us: https://www.medica-direct.com/painkillers

Key facts

It's usual to take gabapentin 3 times a day. You can take it with or without food.

Most people who take gabapentin don't get any side effects. The most common ones are feeling sleepy, tired and dizzy. Side effects are usually mild and go away by themselves.

It takes at least a few weeks for gabapentin to work.

You don't need to have epilepsy for gabapentin to help with pain or migraine.

The most common brand name is Neurontin.

Who can and cannot take gabapentin

Gabapentin can be taken by adults and children aged 6 years and over.

Gabapentin is not suitable for some people.

To make sure gabapentin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you:

have ever had an allergic reaction to gabapentin or other medicines in the past

have ever misused or been addicted to a medicine

are trying to get pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding

are on a controlled sodium or potassium diet, or your kidneys don't work well (gabapentin liquid contains sodium and potassium, so speak to your doctor before taking it)

Will my dose go up or down?

To prevent side effects, your doctor will prescribe a low dose to start with and then increase it over a few days.

Once you find a dose that suits you, it'll usually stay the same.

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Diazepam

It's used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms and fits (seizures). It's also used in hospital to reduce alcohol withdrawal symptoms, such as sweating or difficulty sleeping.

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Key facts

The most common side effect is feeling drowsy.

You're not recommended to use diazepam for longer than 4 weeks.

If you take diazepam and feel sleepy, do not drive or use tools or machines.

Do not drink alcohol while taking diazepam. It can make you sleep very deeply. You may have breathing problems and difficulty waking up.

Diazepam is known by the brand names Diazemuls, Stesolid Rectal tubes, Diazepam Rectubes and Diazepam Desitin. It's also known as Valium, but this brand is not available in the UK anymore.

What if I forget to take it?

If you're taking diazepam regularly and forget to take a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it's nearly time for your next dose.

In this case, just leave out the missed dose and take your next dose as normal.

Never take 2 doses at the same time. Never take an extra dose to make up for a forgotten one.

What if I take too much?The amount of diazepam that can lead to an overdose varies from person to person.

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Tramadol

Tramadol is available only on prescription. It comes as tablets, capsules and liquid drops that you swallow. It can also be given by injection but this is usually only done in hospital.

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About

Tramadol is a strong painkiller. It's used to treat moderate to severe pain, for example after an operation or a serious injury.

It's also used to treat long-standing pain when weaker painkillers no longer work.

Tramadol is available only on prescription. It comes as tablets, capsules and liquid drops that you swallow. It can also be given by injection but this is usually only done in hospital.

Who can and can't take tramadol

Tramadol can be taken by adults and children aged 12 and over.

Tramadol is not suitable for some people. Tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting the medicine if you have:

had an allergic reaction to tramadol or any other medicines in the past

an illness which causes seizures

a head injury

an addiction to alcohol, strong painkillers or recreational drugs

breathing difficulties

kidney or liver problems

had a reaction to other strong painkillers in the past

How and when to take it

It's important to take tramadol as your doctor has asked you to.

The dose can vary but you should not normally take more than 400mg a day.

Tramadol doesn't usually upset your stomach, so you can take it with or without food.