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GABAPENTIN
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ANTICONVULSANTS MISCELLANEOUS
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Partial seizure, adjunct postherpetic neuralgia, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and neuropathic pain
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Peripheral edema, myalgia, ataxia, dizziness, hyperactive behavior, nystagmus, somnolence, tremor, disorder of form of thought, hostile behavior, mood swings, fatigue, stevens-johnson syndrome (rare), seizure (infrequent). Abrupt discontinuation may precipitate status epilepticus.
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Adult and children over 12 years: Epilepsy: Initial dose of
300 mg on the first day of treatment, 300 mg twice daily on the second day, and 300 mg three times daily on the third day ; alternatively , gabapentin may be given as 300 mg thr |
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