Gabapentin (brand name Neurontin) is a medication originally developed for the treatment of
epilepsy. Presently, gabapentin is widely used to relieve pain, especially
neuropathic pain. Gabapentin is well tolerated in most patients, has a relatively mild side-effect profile, and passes through the body unmetabolized.
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A substance that is being studied as a treatment for relieving hot flashes in women with breast cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called anticonvulsants.