Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Dizziness, Uncoordinated body movement, Fatigue.

Expert advice for Gabawin Tablet
Gabawin should be taken at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body. Do not stop using Gabawin 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 Gabawin, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you experience any eye sight change while taking Gabawin. 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 Gabawin a metabolite of gabapentin?
No. Gabawin a not a metabolite of gabapentin. There is a structural similarity between the two drugs and they are GABA analogue.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Is it safe to take Gabawin with duloxetine?
If Gabawin 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 Gabawin 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 Gabawin safe?
Gabawin 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 Gabawin and gabapentin the same?
Gabawin and gabapentin are two different medicines. However, they work in a similar way and both are used for conditions like neuropathic pain and epilepsy. Gabawin is also used for treating anxiety. Please consult your doctor before using any of the medicine.

Q. Is Gabawin a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
No, Gabawin 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 Gabawin 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 Gabawin. So, when Gabawin and opioids are used together, measures to prevent constipation may be considered (especially in female patients and elderly).

Q. Is Gabawin a controlled substance?
No, Gabawin 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 Gabawin for?
Gabawin is a prescription drug and it should only be taken for the duration as advised by the doctor.

Q. Can I take Gabawin with gabapentin?
Gabawin 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 Gabawin with sertraline?
Gabawin 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 Gabawin with naproxen?
Gabawin 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 Gabawin with tramadol?
The central nervous system depressant effect of tramadol may increase when it is taken with Gabawin 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 Gabawin with alprazolam?
Gabawin 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 Gabawin with amitriptyline?
Gabawin 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 Gabawin with ibuprofen?
Gabawin 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 Gabawin with diazepam?
Gabawin 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 Gabawin with paracetamol?
Gabawin 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 Gabawin cause swelling?
Gabawin is known to produce edema (swelling) by fluid (water) retention. Kindly consult your doctor if you develop swelling while taking Gabawin.

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

Q. Does Gabawin cause weight gain?
Weight gain can occur as a common side effect with Gabawin 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 Gabawin cause hair loss?
Clinical studies have shown that Gabawin 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 Gabawin.

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

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

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

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

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