Gaba-Benz Tablet
Product introduction
Gaba-Benz Tablet is taken by mouth, with or without food and preferably at night. It is advised to take it at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. In case you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine constipation, difficulty in urination, weight gain, tiredness, and dryness in mouth. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should exercise regularly and take a balanced diet. Remember to inform the doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as this medicine may lead to suicidal thoughts.
Before taking this medicine let your doctor know if you suffer from kidney or liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Gaba-Benz Tablet
Benefits of Gaba-Benz Tablet
In Treatment of Neuropathic pain
Side effects of Gaba-Benz Tablet
Common side effects of Gaba-Benz
- Dryness in mouth
- Decreased white blood cell count
- Peripheral edema
- Weakness
- Impotence
- Indigestion
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Tiredness
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Increased heart rate
- Uncoordinated body movements
- Constipation
- Difficulty in urination
- Weight gain
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
How to use Gaba-Benz Tablet
How Gaba-Benz Tablet works
Safety advice
As Gaba-Benz Tablet may affect your alertness which may affect your ability to drive.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine. Use of Gaba-Benz Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Gaba-Benz Tablet?
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Quick tips
- Gaba-Benz Tablet is used to treat certain types of long-lasting pain caused by damage to nerves.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other pain-relieving medicines.
- Along with taking this medicine, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
- Avoid taking antacids 2 hours before or after taking Gaba-Benz Tablet as they make it harder for your body to absorb the medicine.
- Gaba-Benz Tablet is used to treat certain types of long-lasting pain caused by damage to nerves.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other pain-relieving medicines.
- Along with taking this medicine, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
- Avoid taking antacids 2 hours before or after taking Gaba-Benz Tablet as they make it harder for your body to absorb the medicine.
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