Gabapentin Enacarbil

Available by prescription only, gabapentin enacarbil is used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). This product is sold as an extended-release tablet that only needs to be taken once a day. Although it's not entirely clear how the drug works, it may bind to certain parts of calcium channels in the nervous system. Side effects can include drowsiness, headache, and dizziness.

Gabapentin Enacarbil Drug Information

What Is Gabapentin Enacarbil?

Gabapentin enacarbil (Horizant™) is a prescription medication approved for the treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS). It is a long-acting tablet that is taken just once a day.

(Click What Is Gabapentin Enacarbil Used For? for more information on this topic, including possible off-label uses.)

Are There Side Effects?

Just like any medicine, gabapentin enacarbil can cause side effects.

However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience problems. Most people tolerate it quite well.

If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or are treated easily by you or your healthcare provider. Serious reactions are less common.

Common side effects of gabapentin enacarbil include but are not limited to:

Drowsiness
Dizziness
Headache.

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