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Gabastone is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gabastone is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Gabastone safe for pregnant women?
Gabastone can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Gabastone, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Gabastone safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Gabastone. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Gabastone on the Kidneys?
Gabastone may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gabastone on the Liver?
Gabastone is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Gabastone on the Heart?
Using Gabastone does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Gabastone 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 Gabastone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gabastone habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Gabastone cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Gabastone you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Gabastone is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Gabastone works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gabastone
Taking Gabastone with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gabastone
Taking Gabastone with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes Gabastone 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, Gabastone may cause dry mouth because it decreases the saliva secretion in your mouth. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience excessive dry mouth after taking this drug, keep yourself hydrated with juices, shakes and ample water.
Gabastone works by inhibiting the release of chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) that sends the signals of pain to the brain, hence in this way it protects us from pain. Whereas it prevents seizure by reducing the abnormal excitement in the brain which causes a seizure.
Patients who are suffering from neuropathic pain along with major depressive disorder may experience the change in behavior, suicidal and self-inflicting thought whether they are taking Gabastone or not and this risk may remain till significant remission of depression. If you are experiencing mood fluctuations, life-threatening, distorted thoughts after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Gabastone can be taken with or without food as directed by the doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases, glaucoma, and improper kidney function.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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