Gabapentin – Multifunctional Anticonvulsant for Seizure Control and Nerve Pain Relief

 Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant medication primarily used to treat partial seizures in epilepsy and to relieve nerve pain associated with conditions such as postherpetic neuralgia (pain following shingles) and diabetic neuropathy. It works by calming overactive nerves in the brain and nervous system, helping to reduce abnormal electrical activity that causes seizures and altering pain signals to ease chronic nerve pain. Gabapentin is also approved for managing restless legs syndrome and is used off-label for various neurological and psychiatric disorders. Available in oral tablets, capsules, and liquid forms, gabapentin requires a prescription and is typically taken multiple times daily. It is known for being well tolerated but may cause side effects such as dizziness, fatigue, and sleepiness, and should be used under medical supervision to avoid withdrawal symptoms upon discontinuation.