Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Dizziness, Uncoordinated body movement, Fatigue.

Common Nausea, Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Increased liver enzymes.

Expert advice for Gabapentin
Gabapentin should be taken at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body. Do not stop using Gabapentin 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 Gabapentin, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you experience any eye sight change while taking Gabapentin. 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.

Expert advice for Iycotizol Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Iycotizol to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take it with any heartburn medications - especially proton pump inhibitors and H2 blockers. Requires an acidic pH for absorption. Hence, take it with a full meal for best results. Notify your doctor if you have taken steroids recently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Gabapentin used as a muscle relaxant or, blood thinner?
No. Gabapentin is a prescription medication and has no role in muscle relaxation or, blood thinning

Q. Is Gabapentin an opiate, benzo or NSAID?
Gabapentin is an analog of GABA (gamma- amino butyric acid), that is effective against fits and pain due to nerve damage or nerve irritation. It is not an opiate or benzodiazepine or NSAID

Q. Is Gabapentin (dose 600 mg) a narcotic?
No. Gabapentin at any dose is not a narcotic agent. Follow the advice of your doctor regarding the best dose suited for your condition

Q. Is Gabapentin used for anxiety?
Anxiety is one of the side effects of this drug. Always consult your doctor if you experience such side effects

Q. What is gabapin-NT?
Gabapin-NT tablet is a brand name that contains gabapentin (400 mg) plus nortriptyline hydrochloride (10 mg). This combination is used for the treatment of pain due to nerve damage or nerve irritation. Follow the advice of your doctor as to gabapentin or Gabapin-NT is to be used, as appropriate for your condition

Q. Is gabapentin and pregabalin the same?
Gabapentin and pregabalin are structurally similar but they acts though different mechanism. Both can be used for the treatment of fits and pain due to nerve damage or nerve irritation. However, follow the advice of your doctor regarding the choice of the drug appropriate for your condition

Q. Is Gabapentin safe?
Gabapentin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. What is Iycotizol used for?
Iycotizol is an antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of skin, mouth, eyes, nails, vagina and other internal organs.

Q. Is Iycotizol an antibiotic?
Iycotizol is an anti-fungal antibiotic. It is useful in treating infections caused by fungi, but not by bacteria, viruses or parasites.

Q. Is Iycotizol safe?
Yes, Iycotizol is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Iycotizol a steroid?
No, Iycotizol is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of triazoles.

Q. Is Iycotizol stronger than fluconazole?
Iycotizol is effective against a much wider range of fungal infections as compared to fluconazole. However, both drugs are equally effective and safe if used for same infections.

Q. Can I take Iycotizol with paracetamol?
There are no known drug interactions between Iycotizol and paracetamol if taken together. However, interaction can occur. Consult your doctor about all medications that you are currently taking before starting Iycotizol.

Q. Can I take Iycotizol with amoxicillin or penicillin?
There are no clinically observed drug interactions between Iycotizol when taken with amoxicillin or penicillin. Please talk to your doctor in case you are taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Iycotizol affect the action of oral contraceptives (birth control pills)?
There are no known interactions of Iycotizol with oral contraceptives (birth control pills). However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor if you are asked to take Iycotizol and you are already taking oral contraceptives.

Q. Does Iycotizol treat ringworm (dermatophytoses)?
Yes, Iycotizol is used to treat ringworm (known as dermatophytoses e.g. tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis, tinea manuum).

Q. Does Iycotizol cause an increase in blood pressure?
An increase in blood pressure has been seen with Iycotizol in some studies. However, this is not a very common side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you have a history of high blood pressure or you are experiencing high blood pressure after taking Iycotizol.

Q. Does Iycotizol cause erectile dysfunction?
Yes, Iycotizol can rarely cause erectile dysfunction (erection problems). Please consult your doctor if you experience this problem.

Q. Does Iycotizol cause weight gain?
Weight gain has not been reported as an adverse effect with Iycotizol. However, if you experience unexpected weight gain with Iycotizol, this could be an indication of an underlying heart problem. Consult your doctor immediately as Iycotizol can make your heart problem worse.

Q. Is Iycotizol a sulfa drug?
No, Iycotizol is not a sulfa drug. It is an azole derivative antifungal medicine.

Q. Does Iycotizol cause drowsiness (feeling sleepy)?
Drowsiness (feeling sleepy) has not been reported as a side effect of Iycotizol. However, in case you feel very sleepy while taking Iycotizol, you must consult your doctor. Dizziness (feeling of fainting) has been reported as a side effect with Iycotizol

Q. Does Iycotizol cause hair loss?
Hair loss (alopecia) is reported as a side effect of Iycotizol in the postmarketing studies. Please consult your doctor in case you experience hair loss while taking Iycotizol.

Q. Does Iycotizol kill candida?
Yes, Iycotizol has been shown to be active against candida and is indicated for the treatment of the infections caused by candida. It is indicated for the treatment of oropharyngeal candidasis.

Q. Does Iycotizol work for nail fungus (dermatophytoses)?
Yes, Iycotizol does work for the nail fungus known as dermatophytoses (tinea unguium). Consult your doctor before starting Iycotizol for any infection and you must take the medicine for as long as it is prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop the medicine until told by your doctor.

Q. Does Iycotizol have penicillin in it?
No, Iycotizol does not have penicillin in it.

Q. Does Iycotizol make you tired?
Iycotizol does not make you tired. In case you feel very tired while taking Iycotizol, please talk to your doctor immediately as it may be due to an underlying liver problem or a heart condition with fluids in your lungs.

Q. Can I take Iycotizol with aspirin?
There are no clinically observed drug interactions between Iycotizol when taken with aspirin. Please talk to your doctor in case you are taking the two medicines together.