What is Gabapentin?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Neurontin Gabatin Gralise Show all
See also: Ketoprofen, Bupivacaine, Amitriptyline, Clonidine, Gabapentin , Ketamine, Cyclobenzaprine
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant medication, which means it helps calm hyperactivity in the brain. It's used as an adjunct treatment for partial seizures and for the management of neuropathic pain and postherpetic neuralgia, the pain that results from shingles.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibromyalgia | 14174 | 1455 | |
| Nerve pain (neuralgia) | 2922 | 1392 | |
| Pain | 2301 | 1024 | |
| Peripheral neuropathy | 1982 | 229 | |
| Spinal cord injury | 704 | 16 | |
| Diabetic neuropathy | 575 | 80 |
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Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 516 | |
| Moderate | 875 | |
| Mild | 1072 | |
| None | 1647 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Gabapentin
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 287 | |
| Drowsiness | 186 | |
| Sleepiness | 172 | |
| Fatigue | 168 | |
| Dizziness | 159 | |
| Brain fog | 92 |
Why patients stopped taking Gabapentin
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 1044 | |
| Side effects too severe | 817 | |
| Doctor's advice | 458 | |
| Other | 308 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 102 | |
| Personal research | 96 | |
| Expense | 87 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 50 |
Duration
Stopped taking Gabapentin
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 408 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 510 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 324 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 342 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 362 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 134 | |
| 10 years or more | 52 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Gabapentin after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pregabalin (Lyrica) | 253 | |
| Duloxetine (Cymbalta) | 88 | |
| Amitriptyline (Elavil) | 38 | |
| Topiramate (Topamax) | 20 | |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Norco) | 19 |
Patients stopped taking Gabapentin and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pregabalin (Lyrica) | 396 | |
| Duloxetine (Cymbalta) | 101 | |
| Tramadol (Ultram) | 23 | |
| Medical marijuana (Cannabidiol/Tetrahydrocannabinol Balanced Mixture) | 17 | |
| Topiramate (Topamax) | 17 |
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