Gabalon 50mg Capsule is a medicine used to relieve pain caused by nerve damage (neuropathic pain) due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster infection), spinal cord injury, or other conditions. It is also used to treat widespread muscle pain and stiffness in people with fibromyalgia.
You can take Gabalon 50mg Capsule with or without food, but it is important to take this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The exact dose and duration of treatment will depend on your condition and how you respond to it. Your doctor will probably start this medicine at a low dose and increase it gradually. It may take a few weeks for the medicine to work properly. Follow your doctor’s instructions and continue taking it regularly until your doctor advises you to stop. Do not miss any dose, otherwise, your condition may worsen.
The side effects of this medicine are usually mild and go away by themselves. The most common ones are feeling sleepy or dizzy, dryness in the mouth, blurred vision, weight gain, edema (swelling over the whole body), and difficulty in concentrating. Most side effects are not serious and do not need medical attention. Communicate to your doctor about potential side effects and ways in which you might prevent or cope with them.
Earlier taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant. Be careful while driving as sleepiness, dizziness, and blurring of vision may be seen as side effects. You should avoid drinking alcohol along with this medicine as it may lead to excessive sleepiness and dizziness.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Gabalon 50mg Capsule may be taken with or without food.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youβre worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Gabalon
Weight gain
Dryness in mouth
Peripheral edema
Sleepiness
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Gabalon 50mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Gabalon 50mg Capsule during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gabalon 50mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Gabalon 50mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Gabalon 50mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gabalon 50mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
FAQs:
What is Gabalon 50mg Capsule and what is it used for?
Gabalon 50mg Capsule belongs to the anticonvulsants class of medicines. It is used to treat seizures. It is also helpful in treating nerve pain (neuropathic pain) which could be due to diabetes, shingles, or injury. It is also used in fibromyalgia (a long-lasting condition that may cause pain, tiredness, muscle stiffness and tenderness as well as difficulty falling or staying asleep. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe this medicine for the treatment of anxiety.
Gabalon 50mg Capsule has varied roles. Does it work in the same way for each disease?
No, Gabalon 50mg Capsule works in different ways for different diseases. In epilepsy, it stops seizures by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. In chronic pain, it blocks pain messages travelling from brain to spine.
I have been prescribed Gabalon 50mg Capsule for pain due to shingles. When can I expect relief from pain?
It may take a few weeks to see full benefits while taking Gabalon 50mg Capsule. However, people have experienced relief from pain after a week of starting Gabalon 50mg Capsule.
How long do I need to take Gabalon 50mg Capsule?
Duration for the use of Gabalon 50mg Capsule depends on the condition for which you are taking this medicine. If you are taking it for epilepsy, and it is effectively helping you then, you may have to continue it for years. If you are taking it for neuropathic or fibromyalgia pain, it is likely that once your symptoms improve you will have to continue taking it for several months. This will ensure that the problem does not come back. It is advised not to stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Is it necessary to continue taking Gabalon 50mg Capsule even if I feel fine?
Affirmative, you should not stop taking Gabalon 50mg Capsule even if you feel fine. If you are taking it for epilepsy and stop its consumption suddenly, you may have seizures that will not stop. Stopping it suddenly may result in withdrawal symptoms and you may experience anxiety, difficulty in sleeping, feeling sick, pain and sweating. These can be prevented if the dose of Gabalon 50mg Capsule is reduced gradually.
Is Gabalon 50mg Capsule addictive?
Increaseiction to Gabalon 50mg Capsule is more common in people who take it for unauthorized reasons. Taking Gabalon 50mg Capsule more than the recommended doses or taking it for long periods of time may also cause addiction. In addition to that, any person who has a history of drug abuse should never use Gabalon 50mg Capsule. In case you feel you are becoming physically dependent on Gabalon 50mg Capsule, inform your doctor immediately.
Can I take Diazepam and Gabalon 50mg Capsule together?
Affirmative, Gabalon 50mg Capsule and Diazepam can be used together. But, there might be a chance of increased side effects since both these medicines act on the brain to depress excessive activity.
What is Gabalon 50mg Capsule and what is it used for?
Gabalon 50mg Capsule belongs to the anticonvulsants class of medicines. It is used to treat seizures. It is also helpful in treating nerve pain (neuropathic pain) which could be due to diabetes, shingles, or injury. It is also used in fibromyalgia (a long-lasting condition that may cause pain, tiredness, muscle stiffness and tenderness as well as difficulty falling or staying asleep. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe this medicine for the treatment of anxiety.
Gabalon 50mg Capsule has varied roles. Does it work in the same way for each disease?
No, Gabalon 50mg Capsule works in different ways for different diseases. In epilepsy, it stops seizures by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. In chronic pain, it blocks pain messages travelling from brain to spine.
I have been prescribed Gabalon 50mg Capsule for pain due to shingles. When can I expect relief from pain?
It may take a few weeks to see full benefits while taking Gabalon 50mg Capsule. However, people have experienced relief from pain after a week of starting Gabalon 50mg Capsule.
How long do I need to take Gabalon 50mg Capsule?
Duration for the use of Gabalon 50mg Capsule depends on the condition for which you are taking this medicine. If you are taking it for epilepsy, and it is effectively helping you then, you may have to continue it for years. If you are taking it for neuropathic or fibromyalgia pain, it is likely that once your symptoms improve you will have to continue taking it for several months. This will ensure that the problem does not come back. It is advised not to stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Is it necessary to continue taking Gabalon 50mg Capsule even if I feel fine?
Affirmative, you should not stop taking Gabalon 50mg Capsule even if you feel fine. If you are taking it for epilepsy and stop its consumption suddenly, you may have seizures that will not stop. Stopping it suddenly may result in withdrawal symptoms and you may experience anxiety, difficulty in sleeping, feeling sick, pain and sweating. These can be prevented if the dose of Gabalon 50mg Capsule is reduced gradually.
Is Gabalon 50mg Capsule addictive?
Increaseiction to Gabalon 50mg Capsule is more common in people who take it for unauthorized reasons. Taking Gabalon 50mg Capsule more than the recommended doses or taking it for long periods of time may also cause addiction. In addition to that, any person who has a history of drug abuse should never use Gabalon 50mg Capsule. In case you feel you are becoming physically dependent on Gabalon 50mg Capsule, inform your doctor immediately.
Can I take Diazepam and Gabalon 50mg Capsule together?
Affirmative, Gabalon 50mg Capsule and Diazepam can be used together. But, there might be a chance of increased side effects since both these medicines act on the brain to depress excessive activity.
Can the use of Gabalon 50mg Capsule cause weight gain?
Affirmative, Gabalon 50mg Capsule may cause weight gain because it increases your hunger. Regular physical exercise and a balanced diet with low-calorie food may help you keep your weight stable. Consult a dietician if you have any further concerns to keep your weight stable.
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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