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Voltadin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Neuropathic Pain.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Voltadin. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Voltadin as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Voltadin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Voltadin is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Voltadin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Voltadin related warnings section.
Voltadin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Voltadin in conditions like Kidney Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Voltadin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Voltadin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Voltadin, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Voltadin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Voltadin safe for pregnant women?
Voltadin can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Voltadin, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Voltadin safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Voltadin. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Voltadin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Voltadin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Voltadin on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Voltadin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Voltadin on the Heart?
Side effects of Voltadin rarely affect the heart.
Voltadin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Voltadin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Voltadin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Voltadin.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Voltadin as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Voltadin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Voltadin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Voltadin
Taking Voltadin with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Voltadin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Voltadin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Voltadin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes Voltadin can cause depression. It is known side effect of this drug. It acts on the brain and decreases certain brain activity which results in depression and reduced arousal.
Yes, Voltadin can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of Voltadin. Please consult your doctor if feel excessive stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Voltadin is safe to use for longer time. Take it as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the treatment suddenly or take longer than prescribed duration as advice doctor.
Voltadin is a brand name for gabapentin it comes in the form of a tablet (solid unit dosage form), capsule and oral solution. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of drugs known as anti-convulsants or antiepileptic drug. It is mainly used in the treatment of neuropathic pain (pain that arises due to damage to the nervous system) and partial seizure in adult and children. It is also used to relieve pain from postherpetic neuralgia.
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