Neurontin
On April 26, 2005, the FDA and drug company Pfizer notified health care professionals of Pfizer's voluntary recall of one lot (40,000 bottles) of 100 milligram capsules of the
Pfizer issued the recall after a mechanical failure in the manufacturing process resulted in some bottles containing empty or partially filled capsules. Warnings were issued due to the possibility that patients taking Neurontin to control epilepsy could experience seizures from a missed dose of the product.For assistance with your case, click here to find Neurontin Attorneys near you or find an attorney in a different state.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Neurontin?
Neurontin (gabapentin) was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1994 for the control of partial seizures due to epilepsy in adults and children. It is also approved for management … more -
Can Neurontin be taken with other medicines?
Yes, because Neurontin is typically prescribed with other anti-epileptic drugs (anticonvulsants) to help the primary epilepsy treatment control partial seizures. It is also used when the primary … more -
What is a partial seizure?
A seizure is how your body reacts to a brief electrical disturbance in the brain, which can include a change in sensation, awareness, or behavior. Electrical disturbances that start in a small … more
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