What is Bipolar Depression? Bipolar depression is a mental illness characterized by atypical mood changes, energy swings and the ability to function. One more disorder name is manic-depressive psychosis. Unlike normal mood changes, with their ups and downs that are common to everyone, the symptoms of bipolar depression can lead to very serious consequences. They […]
Lamictal and other preparations of the lamotrigine group are recommended to be taken orally, with water, without chewing. Below you can read the guidelines on Lamictal dosages. Lamictal dosage for epileptic disorders as a monotherapy For patients over the age of 12 years: The initial Lamictal dosage is about 25 mg per day for 14 days; […]
Neuropathic pain is a kind of pain caused by damage to the nervous system, both peripheral and central. In the population, they occur in 1.5-2% of cases. There is a paradoxical situation: a person takes an anesthetic, but the pain does not pass. What Diseases often Cause Neuropathic Pain? First of all, it is diabetic polyneuropathy. […]
Gabapentin is a potent antiepileptic medication and you must know how to take gabapentin correctly in order to avoid negative consequence and reach the desired result. The drug is taken orally. Swallow the capsule and drink a glass a water. Continue taking the drug until your doctor cancels the treatment. The use of gabapentin is […]
Gabapentin (Neurontin) is an anticonvulsant and antiepileptic drug used to prevent and control seizures. The drug received its name from the active component – gabapentin, which determines the mechanism of action of the drug. The effect of this substance differs from the action of drugs that interact with GABA receptors (eg, barbirurates, valproic acid). Gabapentin […]
Gabapentin comes in tablest with active substance content – 300 mg. Another name for Gabapentin is Neurontin. There are some other Gabapentin generics produced in different countries worldwide. Gabapentin Generics Names Analogs of Frequent Occurance Name Pharm. Form Quantity Country, drug-manufacturer Gabagamma capsules – 300mg 20 and 50 Germany, Artisan for Vervang Neurontin – brand capsules – 300mg […]
Carbamazepine The active ingredient is Finlepsin. The first line therapy of partial and secondary generalized seizures is conducted with Carbamazepine. Finlepsin cannot be used for absences and myoclonic seizures because in this case, it is certainly an ineffective drug. The average Finlepsin daily dosage is 10-20 mg/kg. Finlepsin requires a titration dose, that is, the initial […]
Like all medicines, Gabapentin (Neurontin) can cause side effects, but they do not occur in every patient. If you notice any of the following Gabapentin side effects, you should immediately contact your doctor, as the consequences can be severe. Common side effects of taking Gabapentin Severe skin reactions that require immediate relief, swelling of the […]
Topamax (Topiramate) is effective as an additional treatment for drug-resistant focal epilepsy. Epilepsy is a disease in which repeated seizures occur due to electrical discharges in the brain. Most seizures can be controlled by a single antiepileptic drug. Unfortunately, some people need more than one antiepileptic preparation to control seizures, especially if they come from […]
Common side effects of Topamax (Topiramate): dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness; nervousness, anxiety; numbness; tingling of the hands and feet; confusion; diarrhea.
