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Gabastone-100 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

GABAPENTIN-100MG

Uses:

Neuropathic pain, Epilepsy.

Medicinal Benefits:

Gabastone-100 Tablet belongs to a class of medications called 'anticonvulsants' used to prevent neuropathic pain (pain due to damaged nerves), fibromyalgia (musculoskeletal pain), and epilepsy (fits). It works by binding to the specific site on voltage-gated calcium channels and blocking the action of overexcited channels; this helps in relieving nerve pain and lowers the risk of seizures. Overall it reduces nerve pain by interfering with pain signals travelling through the damaged nerves and the brain.

FAQs

Gabastone-100 Tablet is an anticonvulsant drug. In epilepsy, it works by stopping seizures by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. In nerve pain, it interferes with pain messages travelling through the brain and down the spine to block pain.

It is unsafe to consume alcohol since it may worsen the side effects like dizziness and drowsiness.

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness or drowsiness while using Gabastone-100 Tablet . Gabastone-100 Tablet can also sometimes cause blurry/double vision, hence avoid driving in such situations. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.

Dizziness, blurry vision, weight gain, sleepiness, trouble concentrating, swelling of hands and feet, and dry mouth are some of the common side effects which might occur in people taking Gabastone-100 Tablet for a longer time.

Yes, Gabastone-100 Tablet may cause weight gain because as it, increases your hunger. However, regular physical exercise a balance diet with low-calorie food may help you keep your weight stable. Please consult your doctor if you have any further concerns to keep your weight stable.

Some persons, after taking it for a long time, have become addicted to Gabastone-100 Tablet . If this happens, once you stop taking the drug, you'll have withdrawal symptoms. If you are worried about being physically dependent on gabapentin, talk to your doctor.