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Neurontin is the brand name of gabapentin, which was originally made for treating epilepsy. But today the medicine is widely used for the treatment of neuropathic pain, as it helps in relieving pain. Gabapentin is found to be very effective in the prevention of frequent migraine headache, nystagmus and bipolar disorder. And it is rather prescribed off label for the treatment of these ailments. However the off label prescription for bipolar disorder is quite controversial. It has been noticed to have induce neurontin depression anxiety which in actual is meant to be treated.

Some have claimed that neurontin acts as a mood stabilizer and thus has reduced side effects as compared to other bipolar disorder drugs. Neurontin which is also known as anti-convulsant was approved by the FDA in the year 1991 for the treatment of seizures. However, when used for off label treatments like anxiety disorder, it has been found to be causing neurontin depression. It is more likely to be occurring among children and FDA in a report which was published in 2008 confirmed that neurontin is twice more likely to cause neurontin depression as compared to other anti anxiety drugs.

Neurontin instead of treating the disorder is supposedly inducing neurontin anxiety which is even more dangerous than neurontin depression. Those who are taking the drug for anti seizure they are most likely to suffer from neurontin depression and neurontin anxiety. Some of the effects that is most likely to experience due to the use of the drug neurontin are dizziness, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, fatigue, blurred vision, abdominal pain, weight gain, vomiting, fever, infections, drowsiness, co-ordination problems, swollen or retention of fluid in the legs, feet, hands or arm etc.

Here is a word of caution for those who are taking neurontin. Do not take neurontin if you develop allergic reactions to gabapentin. And also make sure to let your doctor know if you suffer from heart, liver or kidney disease, as you may require taking a test in order to ensure that your taking the drug is safe. If you are on the medicine, do not miss out any appointments. Talk to your doctor if you develop any new symptoms. And finally take the medicine exactly as instructed by your doctor.