Gabapentin

( Neurontin, Horizant )

Medically Reviewed by Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jun 21, 2022

Drug Details

Generic Name:

Gabapentin

Common Brands:

Neurontin, Horizant

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Anticonvulsant

Forms:

Capsule, tablet, oral solution

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Partial onset epileptic seizures
Post-herpetic neuralgia
Restless legs syndrome

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance by the federal government, but some states have enacted legislation to include gabapentin in their prescription drug monitoring program.

What is gabapentin (Neurontin)?

Gabapentin (ga buh pen tn) is an anticonvulsant drug. It is a prescription oral medication used to treat certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy. Gabapentin is also used to relieve nerve pain after shingles (post-herpetic neuralgia). The brand name Horizant is an extended-release gabapentin tablet used to treat post-herpetic neuralgia and restless legs syndrome.

There may be other uses of gabapentin - your pharmacy or physician can give you further drug information.