Gabapin 800 mg Tablet

Gabapin 800 mg Tablet contains 800 mg of gabapentin in each tablet. It is an anti-convulsant medicine used to help control certain seizure disorders and to relieve nerve pain in some patients. The Gabapin 800 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet made for people whose doctor has decided they need this dose.

How it works: Gabapentin works by calming overactive nerve signals in the brain and nervous system. In tablet form, Gabapin 800 mg Tablet delivers a measured oral dose that your doctor can adjust based on how you respond and tolerate treatment.

Gabapin 800 mg Tablet is stronger than Gabapin 100 mg Tablet and Gabapin 600 mg Tablet, so it is not a typical starting strength for most people. Doctors may choose the 800 mg tablet for patients who have already been titrated up to a higher gabapentin dose and need fewer tablets per dose for convenience.

• Adjunct treatment of partial-onset seizures
• Nerve pain from damaged nerves
• Neuropathic pain symptoms
• Other doctor-directed gabapentin uses

• Swallow Gabapin 800 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor says it is safe.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed, because the 800 mg strength is usually part of a scheduled dosing plan.
• You can take it with or without food; food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• If it makes you sleepy or dizzy, avoid driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Do not change to this higher-strength tablet on your own from a lower-strength Gabapin tablet; your prescriber should make that switch.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Gabapin 800 mg Tablet provides 800 mg of gabapentin, which is a relatively high tablet strength. It may be taken once daily, twice daily, or three times daily depending on the condition being treated and your doctor’s instructions, and the total daily amount is set by your prescriber rather than by the tablet strength alone. Do not exceed the dose prescribed for you; the correct maximum per day depends on your diagnosis, kidney function, and response to treatment.

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

Common side effects of Gabapentin may include:

• Dizziness, which may be more noticeable with the 800 mg tablet
• Sleepiness or fatigue
• Unsteady walking or coordination problems
• Blurred vision
• Swelling of the hands, feet, or legs
• Tremor
• Nausea

• Gabapin 800 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so take it only if your doctor has already determined the dose is appropriate for you.
• Do not stop gabapentin suddenly unless your prescriber tells you to, because abrupt stopping can worsen seizures or symptoms.
• Use caution with alcohol because it can increase dizziness and drowsiness.
• Be careful when driving, climbing, or doing tasks that need alertness until you know how this tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because gabapentin dosing often needs adjustment.
• If you have a history of depression, mood problems, or suicidal thoughts, report any changes promptly.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to dizziness, confusion, and falls at this strength.

• Opioid pain medicines, which can increase sedation and breathing problems
• Alcohol, which can worsen drowsiness and dizziness
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium, which can reduce gabapentin absorption if taken too close together
• Other medicines that cause sleepiness, such as benzodiazepines or sleep medicines
• Morphine, which may change gabapentin levels and side effects

Store Gabapin 800 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.