Gabastone 100 mg Tablet

Gabastone 100 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 100 mg of gabapentin in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-convulsant class, and doctors also use gabapentin for certain nerve pain conditions. Gabastone 100 mg Tablet may be prescribed for seizure control as part of a treatment plan, and in some patients it is also used to help relieve nerve-related pain.

How it works: Gabapentin works by calming overactive nerve signals in the brain and nervous system. In tablet form, Gabastone 100 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed so the medicine can help reduce seizures or nerve pain symptoms.

Gabastone 100 mg Tablet is a low-strength gabapentin tablet, which can be useful when a doctor wants to start with a smaller dose and increase gradually. This can help the body adjust to gabapentin and may reduce dizziness or sleepiness compared with higher strengths. The 100 mg tablet is also convenient for people who need very careful dose changes based on age, kidney function, or side effects.

• Adjunct treatment of certain seizures
• Nerve pain treatment as prescribed by a doctor
• Dose titration when starting gabapentin
• Treatment plans needing small dose adjustments

• Swallow Gabastone 100 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same times each day to keep a steady level in your body.
• You may take it with or without food; if it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help.
• Do not stop Gabastone 100 mg Tablet suddenly, because seizures or symptoms may worsen.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor gives, because gabapentin dosing is usually increased slowly.

Each Gabastone 100 mg Tablet provides 100 mg of gabapentin, which is a low dose compared with higher-strength gabapentin tablets. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once a day or divided into multiple doses, but the exact schedule is set by the doctor. The maximum daily amount is individualized and should never be changed without medical advice.

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

Common side effects of Gabapentin may include:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Coordination problems or unsteadiness
• Blurred vision
• Swelling in the hands or feet
• Nausea

• Do not drive or use machinery until you know how Gabastone 100 mg Tablet affects you.
• Avoid alcohol because it can increase drowsiness and dizziness.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, since gabapentin doses may need adjustment.
• Use extra caution if you take opioids, sleep medicines, or anti-anxiety medicines.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly unless your prescriber tells you to taper it.
• Report any new depression, unusual behavior, or suicidal thoughts right away.
• If you are older or feel unsteady, be careful to prevent falls.

• Opioid pain medicines such as oxycodone or hydrocodone
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Sedatives or sleeping pills
• Benzodiazepines or other medicines that cause drowsiness
• Alcohol

Store Gabastone 100 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.