Gabapentin’s anti-seizure capabilities have met with mixed reviews among veterinary neurologists. For pain control, gabapentin is usually used in conjunction with other pain relievers that may later be tapered away.
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Gabapentin may be prescribed by your veterinarian for the treatment of Idiopathic epilepsy, pain management, seizures due to neonatal hypoxia. In cats and dogs Gabapentin is used to treat chronic pain, particularly of neuropathic origin. Gabapentin is also used as an adjunctive therapy for dogs and cats with refractory idiopathic epilepsy. In horses, Gabapentin may be used to control seizures in foals suffering from hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.
Dogs, Cats, and Horses
- May treat refractory seizures in Dogs, Cats or Horses
- Used to manage chronic pain.
- May be used to control seizures in foals suffering from hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.
Gabapentin is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. It affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in the cause of seizures and some types of pain.
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Gabapentin
Single Capsules in Strengths of 100 mg, 300 mg or 400 mg
The most common side effect seen with Gabapentin is sedation. Your pet should be monitored for symptoms such as incoordination or drowsiness.
Gabapentin is eliminated from the body almost entirely by the kidneys and urinary tract. Therefore, gabapentin should be used cautiously in animals suffering from kidney disease.
Contact your nearest emergency pet hospital immediately.
Store at room temperature.
You should not stop giving Gabapentin to your pet suddenly. Doing so can result in life-threatening seizure activity.
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