Gabapentin Strides
Gabapentin Strides is a medicine used to treat epilepsy and long-lasting nerve pain caused by nerve damage.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
300 mg
Active Ingredient
Gabapentin
Manufacturer
Strides Pharma (Cyprus) Limited
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose, which usually starts at 300–900 mg per day and increases gradually.
Method
Take the capsules by mouth with plenty of water, usually divided into three doses: morning, afternoon, and evening.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 3600 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Viral infection
- •Drowsiness
- •Dizziness
- •Lack of coordination
- •Fatigue
- •Fever
- •Pneumonia (lung infection)
- •Respiratory infections
- •Urinary tract infections
- •Ear infections
- •Other infections
- •Decreased white blood cell count
- •Loss of appetite
- •Increased appetite
- •Aggression
- •Confusion
- •Mood changes
- •Depression
- •Anxiety
- •Nervousness
- •Difficulty thinking clearly
- •Convulsions (seizures)
- •Twitching movements
- •Speech problems
- •Memory loss
- •Tremor
- •Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
- •Headache
- •Skin sensitivity
- •Numbness (decreased sensation)
- •Abnormal eye movements
- •Increased, decreased, or absent reflexes
- •Blurred vision
- •Double vision
- •Vertigo (spinning sensation)
- •High blood pressure
- •Flushing of face and redness
- •Vasodilation (widening of blood vessels)
- •Bronchitis
- •Sore throat
- •Cough
- •Dry nasal membranes
- •Vomiting
- •Nausea
- •Dental problems
- •Gum inflammation
- •Diarrhea
- •Stomach pain
- •Indigestion
- •Constipation
- •Dry mouth or throat
- •Flatulence (gas)
- •Facial swelling
- •Bruising
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Acne
- •Joint pain
- •Muscle pain
- •Back pain
- •Muscle twitching
- •Erection problems (impotence)
- •Swelling in arms or legs
- •Difficulty walking
- •Weakness
- •Pain
- •Feeling unwell
- •Flu-like symptoms
- •Weight gain
- •Accidental injury
- •Fracture
- •Abrasion
- •Aggressive behavior (especially in children)
RARE
- •Agitation (restlessness, involuntary movements)
- •Allergic reaction (e.g., hives)
- •Decreased movement
- •Palpitations (heart pounding)
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Swelling of face, upper body, and limbs
- •Abnormal liver blood tests
- •Mental impairment
- •Falls
- •Increased blood sugar (mostly in diabetics)
- •Decreased blood sugar (mostly in diabetics)
- •Loss of consciousness
- •Shallow breathing (respiratory depression)
- •Decreased platelets (blood cells for clotting)
- •Suicidal thoughts
- •Hallucinations
- •Abnormal movements (e.g., writhing, jerking, stiffness)
- •Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- •Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
- •Liver inflammation
- •Acute kidney failure
- •Incontinence
- •Increased breast tissue or breast enlargement
- •Withdrawal symptoms (anxiety, insomnia, nausea, pain, sweating, tremor, headache, chest pain)
- •Muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis)
- •Changes in blood test results (increased creatinine phosphokinase)
- •Sexual dysfunction (inability to achieve orgasm, delayed ejaculation)
- •Low sodium levels in blood
- •Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction with breathing difficulties, swelling of lips, throat, or tongue, and low blood pressure requiring urgent treatment)
- •Gabapentin dependence ('drug addiction')
Important Warnings
- Do not take Gabapentin Strides if you are allergic to gabapentin or any other ingredient.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or are on dialysis, as your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting, as these could be signs of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide, contact your doctor right away.
- Stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical help if you get severe skin rashes, blisters, or peeling skin (possible signs of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, or DRESS syndrome).
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- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience muscle weakness, tenderness, or pain, especially with fever or feeling unwell, as this could be a serious muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis).
- Seek urgent medical attention if you experience severe breathing difficulties.
- This medicine can cause dependence. If you feel you need to take it for longer than prescribed, contact your doctor.
- This medicine can cause dizziness or drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.