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Original Article: http://www.drugs.com/mtm/neurontin.html Generic Name: gabapentin (GA ba PEN tin) Brand Names: Gabarone, Neurontin What is gabapentin?Gabapentin is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. It affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in the cause of seizures and some types of pain.Gabapentin is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat seizures caused by epilepsy in adults and children who are at least 12 years old. Gabapentin is also used with other medications to treat partial seizures in children who are 3 to 12 years old.Gabapentin is also used to treat nerve pain caused by herpes virus...

Original Article: http://www.drugs.com/cdi/ultram.html Generic Name: Tramadol Tablets (TRAM-a-dol) Brand Name: Ultram Ultram is used for:Treating moderate to moderately severe pain.Ultram is an analgesic. It works in certain areas of the brain and nervous system to decrease pain.Do NOT use Ultram if:    * you are allergic to any ingredient in Ultram    * you have severe diarrhea due to taking an antibiotic    * you are intoxicated with alcohol, other opioids or narcotics (eg, morphine, codeine), sedatives or sleeping medicines (eg, temazepam, zolpidem), or other medicines    * you are taking nefazodone, carbamazepine, or sodium oxybate (GHB)Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if...

Original Article: http://www.drugs.com/cdi/tylenol.html Generic Name: Acetaminophen Capsules and Tablets (a-seet-a-MIN-oh-fen)Brand Name: Examples include Tylenol and TylophenTylenol is used for:Treating minor aches and pains due to headache, muscle aches, backache, arthritis, the common cold, flu, toothache, menstrual cramps, and immunizations, and for temporarily reducing fever.Tylenol is an analgesic and antipyretic (lowers fever). It works by lowering a chemical in the brain that stimulates pain nerves and the heat-regulating center in the brain.Do NOT use Tylenol if:    * you are allergic to any ingredient in TylenolContact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.Before using Tylenol...

Original Article: http://www.drugs.com/mtm/cymbalta.html Generic Name: duloxetine (du LOX e teen) Brand Names: Cymbalta What is duloxetine?Duloxetine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Duloxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.Duloxetine is used to treat major depressive disorder and general anxiety disorder. It is also used to treat a chronic pain disorder called fibromyalgia, and to treat pain caused by nerve damage in people with diabetes (diabetic neuropathy).Duloxetine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.What is the most important information I should...

Original Article: http://www.drugs.com/cdi/lyrica.html Generic Name: Pregabalin (pre-GA-ba-lin) Brand Name: Lyrica Lyrica is used for:Treating fibromyalgia or nerve pain caused by certain conditions (eg, shingles, diabetic nerve problems). It is also used in combination with other medicines to treat certain types of seizures. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Lyrica is an anticonvulsant and neuropathic pain agent. How Lyrica works is not fully understood. It is thought to bind to certain areas in the brain that help reduce seizures, nerve pain, and anxiety.Do NOT use Lyrica if:    * you are allergic to any ingredient in LyricaContact your...