Gelixta 300 mg Tablet

Gelixta 300 mg Tablet is a gabapentin product in a tablet dosage form, with each tablet containing 300 mg of gabapentin. It belongs to the anticonvulsant class and is used to help control certain seizure disorders and to relieve nerve pain in appropriate patients. Because Gelixta 300 mg Tablet is a 300 mg strength, it is a meaningful dose that should be used only when a clinician has decided this amount is appropriate. The exact role of Gelixta 300 mg Tablet depends on the condition being treated and the overall treatment plan.

How it works: Gabapentin works by calming overactive nerve signals in the brain and nervous system. In tablet form, Gelixta 300 mg Tablet delivers that medicine by mouth so it can be absorbed and start helping as prescribed.

Gelixta 300 mg Tablet is the only strength sold in this brand range, so it is not a stepped-up version from lower or higher sibling strengths. That means the 300 mg tablet must fit the dosing plan your doctor chooses, rather than being used to compare with other brand strengths. For many patients, a 300 mg gabapentin tablet is a practical dose for ongoing treatment when smaller strengths are not available in this brand.

• Partial seizures
• Nerve pain
• Postherpetic neuralgia
• Adjunct treatment for epilepsy
• Other doctor-directed neuropathic pain conditions

• Swallow Gelixta 300 mg Tablet with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not crush, split, or chew unless your prescriber says it is safe.
• You may take it with or without food, but taking it the same way each time can help consistency.
• If it makes you sleepy or dizzy, avoid driving or activities that need alertness until you know how you respond.
• Do not stop Gelixta 300 mg Tablet suddenly, because abrupt stopping can worsen seizures or symptoms.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; never double up without medical advice.

Each Gelixta 300 mg Tablet provides 300 mg of gabapentin per tablet. How often it is taken can vary, often in divided doses during the day, and the exact schedule and maximum daily amount are decided by the doctor based on the condition being treated and how you respond.

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

Common side effects of Gabapentin may include:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Tiredness
• Unsteady walking or clumsiness
• Swelling in the hands or feet
• Blurred vision

• Gelixta 300 mg Tablet can cause drowsiness and dizziness, so be careful with driving or operating machinery.
• Avoid alcohol unless your clinician says it is safe, because alcohol can worsen sedation and balance problems.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, since gabapentin dosing may need adjustment.
• Use extra caution if you take opioid pain medicines or other sedatives, because breathing problems and sleepiness can increase.
• Do not stop this medicine suddenly without medical guidance, especially if you take it for seizures.
• Tell your clinician about pregnancy, breastfeeding, or plans to become pregnant before using Gelixta 300 mg Tablet.
• If you have swelling, unexplained weight gain, or worsening mood symptoms, contact your prescriber promptly.

• Opioid pain medicines, such as hydrocodone or oxycodone, can increase sleepiness and breathing risk.
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium can reduce gabapentin absorption if taken too close together.
• Other sedatives, including benzodiazepines and sleep medicines, can increase dizziness and drowsiness.
• Alcohol can intensify central nervous system side effects.
• Morphine may increase gabapentin exposure and side effects.

Store Gelixta 300 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.