Neurontin dosage: The recommended amounts
Neurontin dosage for Epilepsy
Adults and
children 12 years of age and older:
The usual
recommended starting Neurontin dosage is 300 mg taken three times a
day. After that initial starting dosage the usual range is 900 to
1800 mg divided evenly into three doses.
Children 3 years
to 12 years of age:
The usual
recommended starting Neurontin dosage for young children should be
calculated according to their weight and initially is 10 to 15 mg per
2.2 pounds of body weight. The dosage is then increased over a period
of three days to 40 mg per 2.2 pounds for children ages three to four,
and 25 to 35 mg per 2.2 pounds for children ages five and older. The
total Neurontin dosage is always evenly divided into three doses taken
throughout the day.
Neurontin dosage for pain following a shingles attack
The typical
starting dosage of Neurontin is a single 300 mg dose on the first day,
two 300 mg doses on the second day and three 300 mg dosages on the
third day. The doctor will occasionally increase the daily Neurontin
dosage to as much as 1800 mg evenly divided into three doses. The
doctor may lower your medication to a lower level if you have poor
kidney function, regardless of whether you are taking this seizure
medication for epilepsy or pain. Also, your doctor may want to
discontinue this seizure medication at some point in time or may want
to add another drug to your medication therapy. If this occurs your
doctor will usually decrease the Neurontin dosage over a period of one
week.
Neurontin overdosage:
Any seizure
medication taken in excess may have very serious consequences. If you
suspect a possible overdose of Neurontin you should seek medical
attention immediately.
Symptoms of
Neurontin overdosage may include:
Diarrhea, double
vision, drowsiness, lethargy or slurred speech
Some
information from The PDR Pocket Guide to Prescription Drugs
Additional information and webpage by
Paul Susic M.A. Licensed
Psychologist Ph.D Candidate (Health and Geriatric Psychologist)
