Gabasign 600 mg Tablet

Gabasign 600 mg Tablet is a prescription gabapentin medicine in tablet form, with 600 mg of gabapentin in each tablet. It comes in a strip/box pack of 10 tablets and belongs to the anti-convulsant class, although it is also commonly used for nerve pain. Gabasign 600 mg Tablet is used to help control certain seizure disorders and to treat nerve-related pain as directed by a doctor.

How it works: Gabapentin works by calming overactive nerve signals in the brain and nerves, which helps reduce seizures and nerve pain. In tablet form, Gabasign 600 mg Tablet provides a measured oral dose that is absorbed through the stomach and intestine after swallowing.

Gabasign 600 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it is usually chosen for people who have already been assessed by a doctor and need a stronger dose than lower-strength gabapentin tablets. Compared with lower strengths, the 600 mg tablet may reduce the number of tablets needed per dose, but it is not meant to be started or adjusted on your own.

• Partial seizures
• Nerve pain from damaged nerves
• Post-herpetic neuralgia
• Adjunct treatment for epilepsy
• Neuropathic pain as prescribed

• Swallow Gabasign 600 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it at the same times each day to keep a steady level in your body.
• You can take it with or without food; taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless a pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.
• If you take antacids, separate them from Gabasign 600 mg Tablet by at least 2 hours.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly, especially if you use it for seizures.

Each Gabasign 600 mg Tablet provides 600 mg of gabapentin per tablet, so the total daily dose depends on how many tablets your doctor prescribes and how often you take them. The medicine may be taken once a day or in divided doses, and the maximum daily amount is determined by your prescriber based on your condition, kidney function, and response. Because this is a higher-strength tablet, the dose should be individualized by a doctor rather than adjusted on your own.

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

Common side effects of Gabapentin may include:

• Drowsiness, which may be more noticeable with the 600 mg strength
• Dizziness
• Tiredness or fatigue
• Unsteady walking or poor coordination
• Blurred vision
• Swelling in the hands or feet
• Tremor

• Use extra caution if you are older, because drowsiness and falls can be more likely with Gabasign 600 mg Tablet.
• Do not drink alcohol unless your doctor says it is safe, since alcohol can increase sleepiness and dizziness.
• Be careful driving or using machinery until you know how this 600 mg tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because gabapentin dosing may need adjustment.
• Do not stop Gabasign 600 mg Tablet suddenly, especially if you take it for seizures.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of depression or suicidal thoughts.
• Let your prescriber know about any swelling, heart failure, or breathing problems before starting treatment.

• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium can reduce absorption; separate dosing by at least 2 hours.
• Opioid pain medicines can increase the risk of severe sleepiness and breathing problems.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness, drowsiness, and impaired coordination.
• Other medicines that cause sedation, including sleeping pills and some anxiety medicines, may add to CNS depression.

Store Gabasign 600 mg Tablet in its original strip at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.