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Gabimax 100, 300, 400 mg: Working, Dosage, Side Effects, FAQs

Gabimax 100, 300, 400 mg: Working, Dosage, Side Effects, FAQs

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Gabimax 100mg Tablet is a medicine used to relieve the pain caused by nerve damage (neuropathic pain) due to various conditions like diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster infection), spinal cord injury, etc. It is also used to treat certain types of seizures (fits) in combination with other medicines.

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Gabimax 100mg Tablet belongs to the anti-epileptic group of medicines. You may take it with or without food, but it is important to take this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The exact dose and duration of treatment will depend on your condition and how you respond to it. Your doctor will probably start this medicine at a low dose and increase it gradually. It may take a few weeks for the medicine to work properly. Follow your doctor’s instructions and continue taking it regularly until your doctor advises you to stop. Do not miss any dose, otherwise, your condition may worsen.

  • Gabimax 100mg Tablet is used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury.
  • It reduces pain and its associated symptoms such as mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness. It is thought to work by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain.
  • Taking this medicine regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life.
  • It takes a few weeks to work so you need to take it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good.
  • Once your symptoms have gone you should still keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

Gabimax 100mg Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. When given for epilepsy, it is believed to work by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain, thus preventing seizures. It is also used to treat nerve pain where it blocks pain by interfering with pain signals traveling through the damaged nerves and the brain.

  • Overdose: An overdose causes double vision, slurred speech, drowsiness, laziness or sometimes diarrhoea. Consult the doctor if you experience such symptoms or visit the nearest hospital.
  • Missed a Dose: If you have missed taking a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule. Avoid taking a double dose to compensate for the missed one.
  • It is advised not to take the Gabimax Tablet during pregnancy.
  • It is recommended not to breastfeed during the treatment as it may harm the newborn baby.
  • While driving, you may experience dizziness, drowsiness, after taking this medicine.
  • It is advised not to consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Impaired coordination
  • Nausea
  • Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
  • Peripheral edema
  • Sleepiness
  • Viral infection
  • Vomiting

Tell your doctor if you have or had a condition such as,

  • threatened abortion (potential miscarriage)
  • an overactive thyroid gland (thyrotoxicosis)
  • diabetes

Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including medicines for epilepsy or seizures, medicines used to thin your blood (e.g., warfarin), birth control pills, medicines to control bacterial infection (e.g., chloramphenicol, metronidazole, and doxycycline), medicines to control viral infection (e.g., nelfinavir), asthma medicines (e.g., theophylline and montelukast), etc. Also, inform your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Further, you should tell the doctor if you have ever had liver problems, kidney problems, lung problems, or porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder).

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It varies from person to person. Some people take about a week or two before noticing relief in pain. Whereas, some people may see an improvement straight away. It is recommended that you take Gabimax 100mg Tablet only for nerve pain and as advised by your doctor.
Yes, Gabimax 100mg Tablet may cause weight gain because it increases your hunger. Regular physical exercise and a balanced diet with low calorie food may help you maintain a stable weight. Consult a dietitian if you have any further concerns to keep your weight stable.
Your doctor will decide the duration of the treatment based on your condition and your response to the treatment. For instance, if you have been prescribed Gabimax 100mg Tablet for epilepsy, you may have to take it for a long time, maybe years even if your seizures are controlled. Whereas, if you are taking it for nerve pain and it has relieved your pain, you may have to take it for several months only.
Taking Gabimax 100mg Tablet may cause yellowing of the skin or eyes (warning signs of jaundice), trouble in breathing or talking and tightness in chest or throat (suggestive of serious allergic skin reactions). It may provoke suicidal thoughts and cause unusual bruises or bleeding which may be due to blood disorder. Other serious side effects may include muscle weakness and pain, fever which could lead to kidney failure, long-lasting stomach pain, nausea and vomiting (suggestive of pancreatitis and rash).
No, it will not be addictive if you take it as per your doctor’s recommendations. However, physical dependence has been reported in people who had taken more than the recommended dose of Gabimax 100mg Tablet or had used Gabimax 100mg Tablet for illnesses it is not approved for.
No, Gabimax 100mg Tablet is not a simple pain reliever. It is important that you follow your doctor’s advice strictly. Taking it off and on may not give you the desired results and may worsen your pain.
A higher than the recommended dose of Gabimax 100mg Tablet may cause faintness, dizziness, double vision, unclear speech, drowsiness, tiredness and mild diarrhea. The person requires immediate medical attention by a doctor or in a nearby hospital.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including medicines for epilepsy or seizures, medicines used to thin your blood (e.g., warfarin), birth control pills, medicines to control bacterial infection (e.g., chloramphenicol, metronidazole, and doxycycline), medicines to control viral infection (e.g., nelfinavir), asthma medicines (e.g., theophylline and montelukast), etc. Also, inform your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Further, you should tell the doctor if you have ever had liver problems, kidney problems, lung problems, or porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder).
If Gabimax 100mg Tablet makes you feel sleepy, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery. Alcohol consumption should be avoided since taking both together may cause excessive sleepiness.
No, Gabimax 100mg Tablet does not have any effect on oral birth control pills.

Customer Review On  Gabimax

Mery Hennings, Los Angeles

Gabimax has been effective in managing my neuropathic pain. I’ve experienced significant relief from my chronic pain symptoms, and it has improved my overall quality of life. The only minor issue has been some initial dizziness, which has lessened over time. Overall, it’s a great option for pain relief.

Judith Foster, Illinois

Gabimax has been very helpful for my chronic nerve pain. It works well to dull the pain and make it more manageable. There was a period of adjustment where I felt a bit groggy, but that passed. I’m happy with the pain relief it provides and would recommend it to others with similar issues.

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