Gabastar 600 mg Tablet SR

Gabastar 600 mg Tablet SR is a prescription medicine that contains 600 mg of gabapentin in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-convulsant class and is used to help control certain seizure disorders and to relieve nerve pain in adults. Because it is a 600 mg sustained-release tablet, Gabastar 600 mg Tablet SR is a higher-strength form that should be used only when a doctor has decided this dose is appropriate.

How it works: Gabapentin works by calming overactive nerve signals in the brain and nervous system. In this tablet form, Gabastar 600 mg Tablet SR releases the medicine gradually, which can help maintain steadier gabapentin levels in the body.

Gabastar 600 mg Tablet SR is a higher-strength tablet, so it is not the right starting dose for everyone. Doctors may choose this strength when a lower-dose gabapentin tablet has already been tolerated, when a patient needs a larger single dose, or when a sustained-release tablet fits the prescribed schedule better. It may feel different from immediate-release gabapentin because the medicine is released more slowly over time.

• Adjunct treatment of partial seizures
• Nerve pain relief
• Postherpetic neuralgia
• Neuropathic pain caused by nerve damage
• Other doctor-directed nerve pain conditions

• Swallow Gabastar 600 mg Tablet SR whole with water.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist specifically says it is allowed.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor has prescribed a regular schedule.
• You can usually take it with or without food, but taking it with food may help reduce stomach upset.
• Do not stop Gabastar 600 mg Tablet SR suddenly, because abrupt withdrawal can worsen seizures or symptoms.
• Follow the exact dose and timing your doctor prescribed; this 600 mg strength is not a one-size-fits-all tablet.

Each Gabastar 600 mg Tablet SR provides 600 mg of gabapentin in a single sustained-release tablet. The number of tablets you take and how often you take them can vary widely; some patients may take it once daily while others need divided doses, depending on the condition being treated and kidney function. The maximum daily dose is set by the prescriber, so your doctor decides the exact schedule for this 600 mg strength.

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
• Fatigue or sleepiness
• Unsteady walking or poor coordination
• Swelling in the hands, feet, or legs
• Blurred vision
• Nausea or stomach upset

• This is a higher-strength gabapentin tablet, so it may cause more drowsiness or dizziness than lower strengths in some people.
• Avoid alcohol because it can increase sleepiness and impaired coordination.
• Do not drive or use heavy machinery until you know how Gabastar 600 mg Tablet SR affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because gabapentin doses often need adjustment.
• Use caution if you have heart disease or swelling, since gabapentin can cause edema in some patients.
• Do not stop the tablet suddenly without medical advice.
• Tell your prescriber about any history of depression or suicidal thoughts.

• Opioid pain medicines, which can increase sedation and breathing problems
• Alcohol, which can worsen drowsiness and dizziness
• Sedatives or sleep medicines such as benzodiazepines or Z-drugs
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium, which can reduce gabapentin absorption if taken too close together
• Other medicines that cause drowsiness

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