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Category: Pain Medications

Choosing a Pain Medication

  • For mild pain: Acetaminophen or NSAIDs
  • For inflammation: NSAIDs, turmeric (herbal option)
  • For nerve pain: Anticonvulsants, antidepressants, topical lidocaine, or St. John’s Wort
  • For chronic pain: Often requires a multi-modal approach, combining medications with physical therapy, psychological support, and lifestyle changes
  • For severe pain: Opioids may be used cautiously for short periods

How is Gabapentin Supplied ?

Neurontin (gabapentin) capsules, tablets, and oral solution are supplied as follows: 100 mg capsules White hard gelatin capsules printed with “PD” on one side and “Neurontin/100…

Gabapentin Side Effects : Weight Gain

Gabapentin is frequently used off-label due to the fact that it is considered to have a low potential for abuse and is regarded as non-addictive. …

What Disease can Gabapentin be Used for ?

Gabapentin 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…

Acetaminophen in Fioricet

Acetaminophen is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and is distributed throughout most body tissues. The plasma half-life is 1.25 to 3 hours, but may…

Fioricet Customer Reviews

Fioricet Customer Reviews

Fioricet contains a combination of acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Butalbital is in a group of drugs called…

the Mechanism of Action of Gabapentin

Gabapentin 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…

Gabapentin for Primary Insomnia

OBJECTIVES: The prevalence of insomnia is very high in our society. Although pharmacological treatment of insomnia is available, most hypnotics have been shown to alter…

Gabapentin Reviews

Gabapentin Reviews

Gabapentin (Neurontin) is an anticonvulsant and analgesic drug. It was originally developed to treat epilepsy, and is currently also used to relieve neuropathic pain. It…

Reviews of Gabapentin for Postherpetic Neuralgia

Reviews of Gabapentin for Postherpetic Neuralgia

Gabapentin for the Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia Postherpetic neuralgia (post-hur-PET-ik noo-RAL-juh) is the most common complication of shingles. The condition affects nerve fibers and skin,…

Is Gabapentin an Opiate?

Gabapentin is a drug that is sold under numerous brand names (most commonly, Neurontin), and there are numerous generic forms of the drug. Gabapentin is…

the Side Effects of Gabapentin

The most common side effects of gabapentin in adult patients include dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness, weight gain, and peripheral edema (swelling of extremities). Gabapentin may also…