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Does Gabapentin (Neurontin) Work for Nerve Pain?

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Does Gabapentin (Neurontin) Work for Nerve Pain?

This question is from one of our podcast listeners who listened to our episode on Cervical Radiculopathy, which you can watch here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x4ZSZvQ7EY

They ask, “Why no mention of Gabapentin?”

Gabapentin is a medication that is often used to treat nerve pain. It is a nerve membrane stabilizing drug. In this video, I discuss Gabapentin and touch on everything you need to know about this form of treatment.

0:00 Introduction
0:51 What is Gabapentin?
2:27 What is the Role of Gabapentin for Nerve Pain?
4:40 Side Effects & Risks of Gabapentin
7:02 Lyrica
8:16 Like & Subscribe

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FDA Warns Popular Nerve Pain Drugs Gabapentin, Pregabalin Linked To Serious Breathing Problems & Dea

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a troubling new warning about popular nerve pain medications – saying the drugs could cause severe breathing problems and even death. Katie Johnston reports.

Gabapentin Side Effects (& Why They Occur)

Gabapentin is a medication used for a variety of conditions including post-herpetic neuralgia, partial seizures, restless legs syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome and insomnia. However, use of gabapentin can cause a variety of mild and severe side effects. Side effects are for the most part RARE and do not cause issues in most patients. In this lesson, we discuss the side effects of gabapentin use and why they occur.

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10 Questions about GABAPENTIN (Neurontin) for pain: uses, dosages, and risks

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In this video, Doctor Andrea Furlan answers 10 common questions about gabapentin:
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Q1 How does gabapentin work?
05:35 Q2 What is the proper dose?
07:18 Q3 Can take with other painkillers?
07:43 Q4 Why do they give before surgery?
09:34 Q5 Is it different from pregabalin?
10:03 Q6 Can it cause weight gain?
10:20 Q7 Can I drive?
11:10 Q8 Do I need to stop alcohol?
11:34 Q9 Is it good for anxiety and insomnia?
12:44 Q10 Can people abuse gabapentin?

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ALERT: This video is not intended to replace medical
advice. If you think you have a condition that is
causing you pain, please consult with your doctor
to get a diagnosis and a treatment plan for you.
The intent of this video is only for educational
purposes.
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