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Total Neurontin reports: 910.Neurontin FDA safety alerts: 2005 2008 .
Reported deaths: 167 Reported hospitalizations: 264.
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Reported Neurontin Side Effects: completed suicide, depression, suicide attempt, somnolence, suicidal ideation, condition aggravated, gun shot wound, amnesia, pain in extremity, pain in jaw, fatigue.
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Neurontin Side Effects Report #5264106-XPhysician from UNITED STATES reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 01, 2007. Female patient, weighting 143.1 lb, was diagnosed with nerve injury and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: activities of daily living impaired, amnesia, fall, fatigue, feeling abnormal. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NIFEDIPINE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, PREVACID, PROCARDIA, LOPRESSOR, DYAZIDE, LIPITOR. Patient recovered.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5265402-2
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Physician from AUSTRIA on Jan 29, 2007. Female patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, sleep disorder and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breast cancer, dizziness, headache, hot flush, rash, weight increased. NEURONTIN dosage: DAILY DOSE:2400MG. During the same period patient was treated with LYRICA, EUTHYROX, BENZODIAZEPINE DERIVATIVES. Patient recovered.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5265435-6
Physician from FRANCE reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with polyneuropathy, neurogenic bladder and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, depressed level of consciousness, fatigue, gait disturbance, memory impairment, mental disorder, muscular weakness, polyneuropathy, somnolence. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5265539-8
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Physician from GREECE on Mar 05, 2007. Male patient, 82 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with prophylaxis, multiple myeloma and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscle spasms, muscular weakness, renal failure. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VELCADE, DEXAMETHASONE PHOSPHATE, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, LASIX, ALLOPURINOL, PANCORAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/11/2006.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5266579-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, hypertension and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: loose tooth, nausea, pain, pain in jaw. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TENEX, VALSARTAN, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, MONTELUKAST, ZOCOR, FOLIC ACID, CALTRATE. Patient recovered.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5267697-8
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Mar 06, 2007. Male patient, 92 years of age, was diagnosed with neuralgia, pain and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchopneumonia, disturbance in attention, hypothermia. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. Patient died on 01/01/2003.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5267708-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient, weighting 179.9 lb, was diagnosed with pain, muscle spasms and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, completed suicide, decreased activity, decreased appetite, depressed mood, distractibility, injury, irritability. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIDODERM PATCH, METHADONE. Patient died on 11/04/2004.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5267711-X
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Mar 05, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with neuropathy peripheral and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: neuropathy peripheral. NEURONTIN dosage: DAILY DOSE:3600MG. Patient recovered.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5267764-9
Health Professional from FRANCE reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 05, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: vascular purpura. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CORDARONE, PREVISCAN, DALACIN, CALCIPARINE, OFLOCET. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5267781-9
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with neuralgia and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blister. NEURONTIN dosage: DAILY DOSE:100MG. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX, LASIX, LOXEN, COZAAR, NOVONORM. Patient recovered.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5268082-5
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 14, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with amnesia, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, paranoid type and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, laboratory test abnormal, loss of employment, nervous system disorder, treatment noncompliance. NEURONTIN dosage: 1500MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ZYPREXA, DEPAKOTE, LIPITOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5269268-6
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, gun shot wound. NEURONTIN dosage: DAILY DOSE:600MG-FREQ:DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with LORAZEPAM, AMITRIPTYLINE, ATENOLOL. Patient died on 07/09/2003.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270190-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, traumatic brain injury. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. Patient died on 12/27/2002.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270197-2
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with pain, depression and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, injury. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. Patient died on 08/18/2002.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270245-X
Health Professional from FRANCE reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, 81 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with neuralgia and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, apnoea, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood pressure decreased, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, hepatic enzyme increased, petit mal epilepsy. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOGMATIL, FUROSEMIDE, ASPIRIN, ENOXAPARIN, BISOPROLOL, IKOREL, TRIMETAZIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270252-7
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with myalgia, arthralgia and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: intentional overdose, post-traumatic stress disorder, self mutilation, suicide attempt. NEURONTIN dosage: DAILY DOSE:2700MG. During the same period patient was treated with WELLBUTRIN, FLUOXETINE, AMPHETAMINE, AMBIEN, EFFEXOR, LORAZEPAM. Patient recovered.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270284-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine, dyskinesia, fibromyalgia and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, brain herniation, brain oedema, cerebral haemorrhage, completed suicide, depression, injury. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NORTRIPTYLINE, NEXIUM, ALLEGRA, AMITRIPTYLINE, ASCORBIC ACID. Patient died on 09/15/2002.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270288-6
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from SPAIN on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, 82 years of age, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with back pain, hypertension and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, creatinine renal clearance decreased, hallucination, somnolence. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREVENCOR, OMEPRAZOLE, ACOVIL, NOVOMIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270290-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, weighting 188.1 lb, was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, neuropathy peripheral, pain, ulnar nerve injury and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, cervicobrachial syndrome, completed suicide, depression, gun shot wound, injury, pain, stress, suicidal ideation. NEURONTIN dosage: DAILY DOSE:900MG. During the same period patient was treated with BEXTRA, MEDROL, ULTRACET, CYCLOBENZAPRINE, HYDROCODONE. Patient died on 07/30/2003.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270294-1
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with depression, sleep disorder, mood altered, pain, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, psychotic disorder and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anoxic encephalopathy, anxiety, cardiac arrest, completed suicide, pain, pneumomediastinum, pneumonia aspiration, respiratory failure, suicidal ideation. NEURONTIN dosage: DAILY DOSE:2400MG. During the same period patient was treated with EFFEXOR, RISPERDAL, CELEXA, BUPROPION. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/23/2002.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270296-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, weighting 162.9 lb, was diagnosed with procedural pain and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, anxiety, cervical vertebral fracture, completed suicide, haemorrhage, petechiae, suicide attempt, unevaluable event. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIFLUCAN, DIPHENOXYLATE, PROPOXYPHENE NAPSYLATE, LEVOTHYROXINE, GLUCOSAMINE, CHONDROITIN, RELAFEN, TYLENOL W. Patient died on 07/20/2004.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270301-6
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, weighting 196.0 lb, was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, pain and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, completed suicide, deafness, depression, gun shot wound, hypoaesthesia. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRILEPTAL, PREVACID, AMITRIPTYLINE, ULTRACET, SUCRALFATE, PROMETHAZINE. Patient died on 12/27/2002.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270303-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, child 7 years of age, was diagnosed with anger, depression, abnormal behaviour, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ill-defined disorder and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLOFT. Patient died on 02/10/2002.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270348-X
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, weighting 121.3 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperkalaemia. NEURONTIN dosage: DAILY DOSE:2000MG. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL SUCCINATE. Patient recovered.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270377-6
Pharmacist from SPAIN reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica, neurosis and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancytopenia. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AZATHIOPRINE, TEGRETOL, ALPRAZOLAM, METAMIZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270447-2
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asphyxia, completed suicide, intentional overdose. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREVACID, ZOLOFT, CLARITIN. Patient died on 11/23/2003.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270449-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood alcohol increased, completed suicide, injury. NEURONTIN dosage: DAILY DOSE:300MG. Patient died on 11/20/2003.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270453-8
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, laceration. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. Patient died on 04/03/2003.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270461-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 25 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, injury asphyxiation. NEURONTIN dosage: DAILY DOSE:1800MG-FREQ:DAILY. Patient died on 06/21/2001.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270462-9
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, injury asphyxiation. NEURONTIN dosage: DAILY DOSE:600MG-FREQ:DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with XANAX, WELLBUTRIN, ZESTRIL, PRAVACHOL. Patient died on 04/23/2001.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270464-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, injury asphyxiation. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. Patient died on 08/02/2000.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270465-4
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: carbon monoxide poisoning, completed suicide. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. Patient died on 09/11/2003.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270466-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with cerebrovascular accident and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, traumatic brain injury. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. Patient died on 02/07/2002.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270468-X
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, haemorrhage. NEURONTIN dosage: DAILY DOSE:1200MG. During the same period patient was treated with NAPROXEN, CYCLOBENZAPRINE. Patient died on 01/10/2003.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270469-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, injury asphyxiation. NEURONTIN dosage: DAILY DOSE:400MG. Patient died on 08/23/2004.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270470-8
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide. NEURONTIN dosage: DAILY DOSE:3200MG-FREQ:DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCODONE, AMITRIPTYLINE, COCAINE. Patient died on 10/10/2002.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270472-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with neuropathy and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, injury. NEURONTIN dosage: DAILY DOSE:1800MG-FREQ:DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with LAMICTAL, DILTIAZEM, SEROQUEL, WELLBUTRIN. Patient died on 01/09/2004.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270473-3
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with periodic limb movement disorder and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, injury asphyxiation. NEURONTIN dosage: DAILY DOSE:400MG-FREQ:DAILY. Patient died on 06/18/1999.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270474-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 34 years of age, was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, injury, neck injury. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. Patient died on 08/12/2002.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270475-7
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with neuralgia and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, injury. NEURONTIN dosage: DAILY DOSE:100MG-FREQ:DAILY. Patient died on 04/20/2002.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270477-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, injury asphyxiation. NEURONTIN dosage: DAILY DOSE:1800MG-FREQ:DAILY. Patient died on 02/29/2000.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270478-2
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, injury asphyxiation. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. Patient died on 06/02/2004.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270479-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: brain compression, completed suicide. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. Patient died on 07/13/2002.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270480-0
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, skull fracture, traumatic brain injury. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBATROL, BACLOFEN, MIGRAZONE. Patient died on 07/18/2001.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5270482-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: carbon monoxide poisoning, completed suicide, injury asphyxiation. NEURONTIN dosage: DAILY DOSE:1800MG. During the same period patient was treated with DAYPRO, CLONAZEPAM. Patient died on 04/14/2001.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5271779-4
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 09, 2007. Female patient, weighting 134.0 lb, was diagnosed with neuralgia and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, hallucination, hypersensitivity, loss of consciousness, memory impairment, pruritus, rash. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PERCOCET. Patient recovered.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5272607-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 20, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 110.0 lb, was diagnosed with pain management and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: crying, depression, feeling abnormal, suicidal ideation. NEURONTIN dosage: 100MGS BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with DOXIL, CELEXA, CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS, MS CONTIN. Patient recovered.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5273008-4
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Physician from SWITZERLAND on Mar 12, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, was treated with NEURONTIN. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRAMAL, ECOFENAC, DAFALGAN, TRAMADOL. Patient died on 12/01/2006.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5274348-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported NEURONTIN problem on Mar 15, 2007. Male patient, weighting 164.0 lb, was diagnosed with muscle spasms, pain and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cellulitis, completed suicide, depression, erectile dysfunction, faecal incontinence, pain in extremity. NEURONTIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, HYDROCODONE, ULTRAM, MEPROBAMATE, CARISOPRODOL, ETHANOL, OXYCODONE. Patient died on 11/28/2003.
Neurontin Side Effects Report #5277675-0
NEURONTIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 15, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with pain and was treated with NEURONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, diarrhoea, facial bones fracture, major depression, muscle spasms, osteonecrosis, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt. NEURONTIN dosage: DAILY DOSE:600MG. During the same period patient was treated with EFFEXOR, ULTRAM, KLONOPIN, HEPARIN, TRAZODONE, ULTRACEF, RELAFEN, ZANAFLEX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Gabapentin
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a694007.html
(ga' ba pen tin)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| [Posted 01/31/2008] FDA informed healthcare professionals that the Agency has analyzed reports of suicidality (suicidal behavior or ideation) from placebo-controlled clinical studies of eleven drugs used to treat epilepsy as well as psychiatric disorders, and other conditions. In the FDA's analysis, patients receiving antiepileptic drugs had approximately twice the risk of suicidal behavior or ideation (0.43%) compared to patients receiving placebo (0.22%). The increased risk of suicidal behavior and suicidal ideation was observed as early as one week after starting the antiepileptic drug and continued through 24 weeks. The results were generally consistent among the eleven drugs. The relative risk for suicidality was higher in patients with epilepsy compared to patients who were given one of the drugs in the class for psychiatric or other conditions.Healthcare professionals should closely monitor all patients currently taking or starting any antiepileptic drug for notable changes in behavior that could indicate the emergence or worsening of suicidal thoughts or behavior or depression.The drugs included in the analyses include (some of these drugs are also available in generic form): Carbamazepine (marketed as Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR)Felbamate (marketed as Felbatol)Gabapentin (marketed as Neurontin) Lamotrigine (marketed as Lamictal) Levetiracetam (marketed as Keppra) Oxcarbazepine (marketed as Trileptal)Pregabalin (marketed as Lyrica) Tiagabine (marketed as Gabitril)Topiramate (marketed as Topamax) Valproate (marketed as Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakene, Depacon) Zonisamide (marketed as Zonegran) Although the 11 drugs listed above were the ones included in the analysis, FDA expects that the increased risk of suicidality is shared by all antiepileptic drugs and anticipates that the class labeling changes will be applied broadly. For more information visit the FDA website at: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/safety08.htm#Antiepileptic and http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/antiepilepticsHCP.htm. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Pending revision, the material in this section should be considered in light of more recently available information in the MedWatch notification at the beginning of this monograph.
Gabapentin is used to help control certain types of seizures in patients who have epilepsy. Gabapentin is also used to relieve the pain of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN; the burning, stabbing pain or aches that may last for months or years after an attack of shingles). Gabapentin is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. Gabapentin treats seizures by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain. Gabapentin relieves the pain of PHN by changing the way the body senses pain.
How should this medicine be used?
Gabapentin comes as a capsule, a tablet, and an oral solution (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken with a full glass of water (8 oz) three times a day. Gabapentin may be taken with or without food. Take this medication at evenly spaced times throughout the day and night; do not let more than 12 hours pass between doses. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take gabapentin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
If your doctor tells you to take one-half of a tablet as part of your dose, carefully split the tablet along the score mark. Use the other half-tablet as part of your next dose. Properly throw away any half-tablets that you have not used within several days of breaking them.
Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of gabapentin and gradually increase your dose as needed to treat your condition. If you are taking gabapentin to treat PHN, tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve during your treatment.
Gabapentin may help to control your condition but will not cure it. Continue to take gabapentin even if you feel well. Do not stop taking gabapentin without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking gabapentin, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, nausea, pain, and sweating. If you are taking gabapentin to treat seizures and you suddenly stop taking the medication, you may experience seizures more often. Your doctor probably will decrease your dose gradually over at least a week.
Other uses for this medicine
Gabapentin is also sometimes used to relieve the pain of diabetic neuropathy (numbness or tingling due to nerve damage in people who have diabetes), and to treat and prevent hot flashes (sudden strong feelings of heat and sweating) in women who are being treated for breast cancer or who have experienced menopause ( 'change of life', the end of monthly menstrual periods). Talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication for your condition.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Pending revision, the material in this section should be considered in light of more recently available information in the MedWatch notification at the beginning of this monograph.
Before taking gabapentin,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to gabapentin, any other medications, or any of the inactive ingredients in the type of gabapentin you plan to take. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the inactive ingredients.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: hydrocodone (in Hydrocet, in Vicodin, others), morphine (Avinza, Kadian, MSIR, others), and naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn, others). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- if you are taking antacids such as Maalox or Mylanta, take them at least 2 hours before you take gabapentin.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking gabapentin, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking gabapentin.
- you should know that this medication may make you drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- if you are giving gabapentin to your child, you should know that your child's behavior and mental abilities may change while he or she is taking gabapentin. Your child may have sudden changes in mood, become hostile or hyperactive, have difficulty concentrating or paying attention, or be drowsy or clumsy. Have your child avoid activities that could be dangerous, such as riding a bicycle, until you know how gabapentin affects him or her.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Pending revision, the material in this section should be considered in light of more recently available information in the MedWatch notification at the beginning of this monograph.
Gabapentin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness
- tiredness or weakness
- dizziness
- headache
- shaking of a part of your body that you cannot control
- double or blurred vision
- unsteadiness
- anxiety
- memory problems
- strange or unusual thoughts
- unwanted eye movements
- nausea
- vomiting
- heartburn
- diarrhea
- dry mouth
- constipation
- weight gain
- swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- back or joint pain
- fever
- runny nose, sneezing, cough, sore throat, or flu-like symptoms
- ear pain
- red, itchy eyes (sometimes with swelling or discharge)
Some side effects may be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- rash
- itching
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
- difficulty swallowing or breathing
- seizures
Gabapentin may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store the tablets and capsules at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Store the oral solution in the refrigerator. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- double vision
- slurred speech
- drowsiness
- diarrhea
What other information should I know?
Pending revision, the material in this section should be considered in light of more recently available information in the MedWatch notification at the beginning of this monograph.
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Before having any laboratory test, tell your doctor and the laboratory personnel that you are taking gabapentin.
If you use a dipstick to test your urine for protein, ask your doctor which product you should use while taking this medication.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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