Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Dizziness, Uncoordinated body movement, Fatigue.

Expert advice for Maxgalin Tablet ER
Maxgalin should be taken at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body. Do not stop using Maxgalin without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Maxgalin, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you experience any eye sight change while taking Maxgalin. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with any heart problems (high blood pressure, heart attack, heart failure, slow or irregular heart rate). Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Notify your doctor if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Maxgalin a metabolite of gabapentin?
No. Maxgalin a not a metabolite of gabapentin. There is a structural similarity between the two drugs and they are GABA analogue.

Q. Can Maxgalin cause sedation?
Yes, use of Maxgalin can cause sedation or sleepiness.

Q. Is Maxgalin a beta blocker?
No. Maxgalin is not a beta blocker. Maxgalin is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.

Q. Is Maxgalin a mood stabiliser?
No. Maxgalin is not a mood stabiliser. Maxgalin is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.

Q. Is Maxgalin a muscle relaxant?
No. Maxgalin is not a muscle relaxant. Maxgalin is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.

Q. Is Maxgalin a benzodiazepine?
No. Maxgalin is not a benzodiazepine. Maxgalin is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.

Q. Is Maxgalin a painkiller?
No. Maxgalin is not a pain killer. Maxgalin is used in the treatment of neuropathic pain, epilepsy and anxiety disorder.

Q. Is Maxgalin a steroid?
No. Maxgalin is not a steriod. Maxgalin is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.

Q. Is Maxgalin a narcotic?
No. Maxgalin is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine. Maxgalin is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.

Q. Is it safe to take Maxgalin with duloxetine?
If Maxgalin and duloxetine taken together, there is an increased risk of side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty in concentrating and motor co-ordination. Consult with your doctor if you have already taken one of the medications.

Q. What is the interaction of Maxgalin with anticoagulants?
There is no known interaction between the two drugs but consult your doctor and inform if you are taking any of the medication.

Q. Is Maxgalin safe?
Maxgalin is a prescription drug and is safe to use if taken in the dose, frequency, and duration as per the doctor's advice.

Q. Are Maxgalin and gabapentin the same?
Maxgalin and gabapentin are two different medicines. However, they work in a similar way and both are used for conditions like neuropathic pain and epilepsy. Maxgalin is also used for treating anxiety. Please consult your doctor before using any of the medicine.

Q. Is Maxgalin a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
No, Maxgalin is not a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). IIt is a medicine which decreases pain and seizures or fits by binding to specific calcium channels and increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger in the nerve cells and is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.

Q. Can I take Maxgalin with methadone?
Methadone is opioid in nature and It may reduce the lower gastrointestinal tract function (e.g., intestinal obstruction, paralytic ileus, constipation) especially when given with Maxgalin. So, when Maxgalin and opioids are used together, measures to prevent constipation may be considered (especially in female patients and elderly).

Q. Is Maxgalin a controlled substance?
No, Maxgalin is not a controlled substance. However, it is a prescription drug which should only be taken as per the doctor's advice.

Q. How long can I take Maxgalin for?
Maxgalin is a prescription drug and it should only be taken for the duration as advised by the doctor.

Q. Can I take Maxgalin with gabapentin?
Maxgalin and gabapentin both act via similar mechanism and are used for treating similar conditions. They may also enhance each other's depressant action, so, taking both together is not recommended as you may feel more sleepy and need to take more precautions while driving or using machines. Please consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Maxgalin with sertraline?
Maxgalin may increase the depressant action of sertraline. Taking them together can make you feel more sleepy, so, you should be careful while driving or if you are working with a machine. Consult your doctor before taking these drugs together.

Q. Can I take Maxgalin with naproxen?
Maxgalin and naproxen are not known to have any clinically relevant interaction. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking both them together.

Q. Can I take Maxgalin with tramadol?
The central nervous system depressant effect of tramadol may increase when it is taken with Maxgalin and you can feel more sleepy, so, you should be careful while driving or if you are working with a machine. Consult your doctor before taking both the medications together.

Q. Can I take Maxgalin with alprazolam?
Maxgalin can be taken with alprazolam as no interactions have been clinically observed. However, as both the medicines have the tendency to cause sleepiness, so caution may be needed in case both the medicines are used together as it may affect your ability to drive or work on a machine. Please consult your doctor before taking them together.

Q. Can I take Maxgalin with amitriptyline?
Maxgalin is known to increase the depressant action of amitriptyline. Taking the two medicines together can make you feel more sleepy, so, you should be careful while driving or if you are working with a machine. Consult your doctor before taking the medications together.

Q. Can I take Maxgalin with ibuprofen?
Maxgalin is not known to have any interaction with ibuprofen and they can be taken together. However, consult your doctor before taking these medications together.

Q. Can I take Maxgalin with diazepam?
Maxgalin may enhance the depressant effects of diazepam when used together. Taking them together can make you feel more sleepy, so, you should be careful while driving or if you are working with a machine. Consult your doctor before taking these medicines together.

Q. Can I take Maxgalin with paracetamol?
Maxgalin is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. They can be safely taken together. However, consult your doctor before taking these drugs together as interactions may occur.

Q. Does Maxgalin cause swelling?
Maxgalin is known to produce edema (swelling) by fluid (water) retention. Kindly consult your doctor if you develop swelling while taking Maxgalin.

Q. Does Maxgalin cause drowsiness (somnolence)?
One of the common side effects of Maxgalin use is drowsiness (somnolence). Consult your doctor if you experience any such symptom while taking Maxgalin especially if you are taking any other medicine which can make you sleepy.

Q. Does Maxgalin cause weight gain?
Weight gain can occur as a common side effect with Maxgalin use. It can be a result of increased appetite (feeling hungry) and fluid (water) retention. Consult your doctor if there is any change in your weight during therapy.

Q. Does Maxgalin cause hair loss?
Clinical studies have shown that Maxgalin can cause hair loss (alopecia) in some patients. It has also been associated with hirsutism (excessive hair growth). Consult your doctor if you notice any difference in your hair growth while taking Maxgalin.

Q. Does Maxgalin make you tired?
Maxgalin is known to cause tiredness (fatigue). Consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking Maxgalin.

Q. Does Maxgalin cause water retention?
Maxgalin has been associated with fluid (water) retention and edema (swelling). Consult your doctor if you notice swelling of your body while taking Maxgalin therapy.

Q. Does Maxgalin make you hungry?
Maxgalin is known to increase appetite (make you feel hungry). Consult your doctor if there is a significant change in your appetite while taking Maxgalin.

Q. Does Maxgalin cause diarrhea?
Maxgalin use can cause diarrhea as a side effect. Consult your doctor if you have diarrhea while taking Maxgalin.

Q. Does Maxgalin help with sleep?
Maxgalin is not indicated for the treatment of any sleep problems. Rather, Maxgalin can cause somnolence (increased desire to sleep). Consult your doctor for the treatment of any sleep related problems.