Generic name:gabapentin [ GA-ba-PEN-tin ]
Drug class:Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
What is Gralise?
Gralise is a prescription medicine that affects chemicals in the body that are involved in some types of pain.
Gralise is used in adults to treat pain from damaged nerves (neuropathic pain) that follows healing of shingles (a painful rash that comes after a herpes zoster infection).
It is not known if Gralise is safe and effective in people with seizure problems (epilepsy).
Gralise is not interchangeable with other gabapentin products.
Warnings
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how Gralise will affect you. Dizziness or drowsiness can cause falls, accidents, or severe injuries.
Gabapentin can cause life-threatening breathing problems, especially if you already have a breathing disorder or if you use other medicines that can make you drowsy or slow your breathing. Seek emergency medical attention if you have very slow breathing.
Some people have thoughts about suicide or behavior changes while taking Gralise. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Gralise if you are allergic to gabapentin.
To make sure Gralise is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
breathing problems or lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD);
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
diabetes;
