-----Original Message----- From: KathFindlay [mailto:klfindlay@adhesions.org.uk] Sent: 18 April 2001 19:57 To: Adhesions.UKAS Subject: Gabapentin Also indexed as Neurontin Article 2 18/4/01 [uk.adhesions]
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gabapentin Also indexed as: Neurontin® Article 2 18/4/01
Gabapentin
Also indexed as: Neurontin®
Gabapentin is a drug used to treat or prevent seizures in people with seizure disorders.
Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds –––
Alcohol Gabapentin may cause dizziness or sleepiness.1 Alcohol may intensify these effects and increase the risk of accidental injury. To prevent problems, people taking gabapentin should avoid alcohol.
Summary of Interactions for Gabapentin
Depletion or interference None known
Adverse interaction None known
Side effect reduction/prevention None known
Supportive interaction None known
Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability None known
For the convenience of the reader, the information in the summary is categorized as follows: “Depletion or interference” indicates the drug may deplete or interfere with the absorption or function of the supplement or herb. “Adverse interaction” indicates that the supplement or herb used together with the drug may result in undesirable effects. “Side effect reduction/prevention” indicates the supplement or herb may reduce the likelihood and/or severity of a potential side effect caused by the drug. “Supportive interaction” indicates the supplement or herb may support or aid the function of the drug. “Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability” indicates that the supplement or herb may decrease the absorption and/or activity of the drug in the body. An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.
References:
1. Threlkeld DS, ed. Central Nervous System Drugs, Anticonvulsants, Miscellaneous, Gabapentin. In Facts and Comparisons Drug Information. St. Louis, MO: Facts and Comparisons, Nov 1993, 284t–4xa.
http://www.gnc.co.uk/healthcentre/enc/Drug/Gabapentin.htm
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