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Is there a role for the generic Gabapentin in the fight against fibromyalgia? Gabapentin is the generic for Pfizerâs Neurontin and is a medication thatâs used as an anticonvulsant and an analgesic. It was originally developed to treat epilepsy and is currently used to relieve neuropathic pain, shingles and restless leg syndrome. Now a new study a published in Pain Practice suggests that extended-release Gabapentin holds promise for treating fibromyalgia.
Gabapentin is used primarily to treat seizures and neuropathic pain. It is also commonly prescribed for many off-label uses, such as treatment of anxiety disorders, insomnia, and bipolar disorder.riginally it was developed to treat epilepsy, and is currently used to relieve neuropathic pain and restless leg syndrome. It is recommended as a first line agent for the treatment of neuropathic pain arising from diabetic neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia, and central neuropathic pain.