What are the warnings for gabapentin?
What are the warnings for gabapentin?
Call your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while you are using this medicine. Gabapentin may cause vision changes, clumsiness, unsteadiness, dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, or trouble with thinking.
What is the problem with gabapentin?
Why is there a recall on gabapentin?
Aurobindo Pharma USA has initiated a voluntary recall of one lot of 300-mg capsules of the antiepileptic agent gabapentin because some of the capsules have been found to be empty, the company announced. The alert was distributed through the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) MedWatch system November 21.
Is there a lawsuit on gabapentin?
The manufacturers of the drug Neurontin reached a $325 million class action lawsuit settlement Wednesday over allegations they fraudulently marketed the prescription drug, which is used to treat seizures, restless leg syndrome, and pain caused by shingles.
How do I report gabapentin side effects to the FDA?
To help FDA track safety issues with medicines, we urge patients and health care professionals to report side effects involving gabapentin, pregabalin, or other medicines to the FDA MedWatch program, using the information in the “Contact FDA” box at the bottom of the page. Gabapentinoids include gabapentin and pregabalin.
What are the side effects of Neurontin (gabapentin)?
Serious side effects of Neurontin include weight gain, joint pain, motion sickness, blurred vision, and viral infection. Antiepileptic medications including gabapentin have been associated with an increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior. Drug interactions of Neurontin include antacids and morphine.
What are the possible adverse effects of gabapentin discontinuation?
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: angioedema, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Adverse reactions following the abrupt discontinuation of gabapentin have also been reported. The most frequently reported reactions were anxiety, insomnia, nausea, pain, and sweating.
What are the non-FDA-approved uses of gabapentin?
There are many non-FDA-approved uses for gabapentin, including alcohol withdrawal, cocaine withdrawal, hiccups, restless leg syndrome, excessive sweating ( hyperhidrosis ), headaches, diabetic neuropathy, hot flashes, and fibromyalgia.
