Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Neurontin as follows: Neurontin can take some time to fairly adjust to your body, before any therapeutic relief is experienced. Neurontin only prevents the seizures from happening and controls the neuropathy, by reducing the rapid firing of the nerves. Neurontin does not fix the actual condition causing the seizures or the neuropathy. Continue taking Neurontin as ordered, even after you experience relief from the symptoms. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Neurontin as follows: Neurontin use can result in poor motor coordination and unsteadiness, with increased fall risk and accidents.  Confusion and dizziness with Neurontin use, can add to the motor incoordination, thus enhancing the fall risk significantly. Observing compliance with general fall prevention measures and DME recommended, such as, cane or walker, can help prevent falls and injuries. Notify your doctor of any new or [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Neurontin as follows: Neurontin use can result in episodes of confusion, hallucinations, dizziness, light-headedness, and sleep. Do not take Neurontin with alcohol or opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, as these products can add to the dizziness and confusion caused by Neurontin, and contribute to falls and accidents. A number of OTC cough medications and antihistamines, muscle relaxant medications, and antianxiety medications, can [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Neurontin as follows: Neurontin use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of Neurontin with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Neurontin intake can induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Neurontin as follows: Neurontin needs acidic environment in the stomach to be absorbed. Use of an antacid can alter this environment in the stomach, thus hindering the absorption of Neurontin and compromising the therapeutic benefit. Avoid using any antacid concurrently with Neurontin. Observing a 2 – 3 hour window between Neurontin and antacid intake can help avoid this complication. Neurontin use, especially in individuals with history of anxiety [...]