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Neurontin is a seizure agent which is a kind of brain and nerve drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Seizure drug

Generic Drug

Gabapentin

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Sleepiness
Balance problems
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache
Fever
Tremor
Weight gain
Passing gas
Heartburn
Nausea
Flatulence
Increased appetite
Irritability
Emotional instability
Hyperactivity
Jerking eye movements
Loss of strength
Difficulty talking
Increased movement
Nystagmus
Blurred vision
Shaking hands or tremor
Emotional problems
Cloudy or blurred vision

Serious

Suicidal thoughts
Hostility
Dyskinesia
Rash

Treats

Degenerative disc disease
Condition
Bulging disk
Condition
Post-herpetic neuralgia
Condition
Transverse myelitis
Condition
Occipital neuralgia
Condition
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