4 Essential Questions About Taking Gabapentin for Pain
If you have nerve pain, you probably already discovered that over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen simply aren’t up to the job. So how do you find relief from the burning, tingling or sharp pains that can affect your everyday life? Your doctor might recommend that you try gabapentin. (You might also see it called by its brand names: Neurontin®, Horizant® and Gralise®.) Gabapentin is widely used and can be very effective, says Rohan Arora, MD. He’s an assistant professor of neurology at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in New York and director of the Stroke Program at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills hospital. Wondering what to expect if you’ve been given a gabapentin prescription? Here’s what you need to know. (And don’t forget to bring this free prescription discount card with you to the pharmacy. It could save you up to 80% on your medications.) How does gabapentin work? Gabapentin belongs to a class of medications called antico