A prescription drug called gabapentin is used to alleviate nerve pain and manage specific kinds of seizures. It was first created as an anticonvulsant for epilepsy, but because of its capacity to stabilise nerve activity, it is also frequently used for other ailments. Gabapentin pills reduce pain signals and stop seizures by altering calcium channels in the brain and nervous system. Gabapentin medication is prescribed off-label for some illnesses, including fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy, restless legs syndrome (RLS), and occasionally anxiety, in addition to epilepsy and postherpetic neuralgia (shingles-related nerve pain). Although it is usually well tolerated and has typical side effects such as fatigue, drowsiness, and dizziness, some people may experience mood swings or coordination problems.
