Gabagesic 100 mg Tablet

Gabagesic 100 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 100 mg of gabapentin in each tablet. It belongs to the anticonvulsant class and is used to help control certain seizure disorders and to relieve nerve pain in conditions such as postherpetic neuralgia. Gabagesic 100 mg Tablet may also be chosen by a doctor when a lower starting strength or careful dose adjustment is needed. This Linux Laboratories product is supplied as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Gabapentin works by calming overactive nerve signals in the brain and nervous system. In tablet form, Gabagesic 100 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed to help reduce seizure activity and nerve-related pain over time.

Gabagesic 100 mg Tablet is a lower-strength gabapentin tablet, which can make it useful when a doctor wants to begin treatment gradually or fine-tune the dose. Compared with Gabagesic 300 mg Tablet, the 100 mg strength allows smaller dose steps and may be better suited for people who need a gentler adjustment before moving to a higher strength.

• Partial seizures as prescribed by a doctor
• Postherpetic neuralgia (nerve pain after shingles)
• Other nerve pain conditions when prescribed
• Dose titration when a lower gabapentin strength is needed

• Swallow Gabagesic 100 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed; keep doses evenly spaced through the day if more than once daily.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not stop taking Gabagesic 100 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice, especially if it is being used for seizures.
• If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the prescribed titration schedule carefully, since this 100 mg tablet is often used to build the dose gradually.

Gabagesic 100 mg Tablet provides 100 mg of gabapentin per tablet, so the total daily dose depends on how many tablets your doctor prescribes and how often you take them. It may be taken 1 to 3 times a day in divided doses, and the amount can be adjusted based on your condition, age, kidney function, and response. There is no one-size-fits-all maximum for every patient, so your doctor decides the correct daily dose for this specific 100 mg strength.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Gabapentin may include:

• Drowsiness, especially when first starting Gabagesic 100 mg Tablet
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Tiredness
• Unsteady walking or coordination problems
• Blurred vision
• Swelling of the hands, feet, or legs
• Nausea

• Gabagesic 100 mg Tablet can cause sleepiness or dizziness, so avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Alcohol can increase sedation and worsen side effects.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, since gabapentin dose adjustments may be needed.
• Do not stop Gabagesic 100 mg Tablet suddenly, because abrupt discontinuation may trigger seizures or withdrawal symptoms.
• Use extra caution if you take other medicines that slow the brain or breathing, such as opioids or sleeping pills.
• This 100 mg tablet is a lower strength and may be part of a step-up dosing plan; do not change the dose on your own.
• Let your doctor know if you have a history of depression or suicidal thoughts.

• Opioid pain medicines such as hydrocodone or oxycodone
• Alcohol
• Sedatives or sleep medicines such as benzodiazepines
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium, which can reduce gabapentin absorption if taken at the same time

Store Gabagesic 100 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.