Neuropathic Pain

What is Gabapentin and What is it Used for?

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Gabapentin is used to control seizures, to treat nerve pain that can happen after having had shingles, and to treat a condition called restless legs syndrome. In addition to these FDA-approved uses, doctors sometimes prescribe gabapentin off-label. Off-label use means there is some evidence to show that a drug may be medically appropriate to treat … Read more

How Does Gabapentin Work ?

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Gabapentin works by affecting certain neurotransmitters in the brain, specifically by modulating the action of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), though its exact mechanism is not entirely understood. It was initially developed as a treatment for epilepsy and is structurally similar to GABA, but it doesn’t directly act on GABA receptors. Instead, it binds to … Read more