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Neurontin (generic name gabapentin) is an anticonvulsant often prescribed as a mood stabilizer for those with bipolar disorder (manic depression). Found here are resources and information relating to this medication.
Neurontin for Bipolar Creates Lawsuit
Not only does the lawsuit allege that Parke-Davis illegally marketed Neurontin to physicians without FDA approval - but recent research studies say Neurontin is not effective for bipolar disorder after all.
Neurontin Side Effects
Catalogue of side effects for the anticonvulsant Neurontin - generic Gabapentin - which is sometimes prescribed as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder.
Gabapentin and Mood Disorders
In various countries Gabapentin is only approved for the treatment of people with seizures. There are no systematic studies that establish the safety or efficacy of gabapentin as a treatment for people with mood disorders. While such studies are in the planning stages, what is currently known about the use of gabapentin for the control of mood disorders comes from uncontrolled case reports.
Gabapentin for Depression, Mania and Anxiety
Gabapentin is only approved in the USA for the treatment of people with seizures. However, there are few systematic studies that establish the safety or efficacy of gabapentin as a treatment for people with mood disorders, anxiety or tardive dyskinesia.
RxList Monograph
This is a comprehensive drug monograph from RxList.

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