Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Sologab M is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by the doctor. However, there is fewer side effects are observed at a therapeutic dose like drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, and constipation.

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Sologab M is a brand name for gabapentin it comes in the form of a tablet (solid unit dosage form), capsule and oral solution. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of drugs known as anti-convulsants or antiepileptic drug. It is mainly used in the treatment of neuropathic pain (pain that arises due to damage to the nervous system) and partial seizure in adult and children. It is also used to relieve pain from postherpetic neuralgia.

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Sologab M should not be discontinued without doctors advice because sudden discontinuation of this drug can result in very unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, seizure, irritation, and pain. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes Sologab M can cause depression. It is known side effect of this drug. It acts on the brain and decreases certain brain activity which results in depression and reduced arousal.

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Sologab M works by inhibiting the release of chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) that sends the signals of pain to the brain, hence in this way it protects us from pain. Whereas it prevents seizure by reducing the abnormal excitement in the brain which causes a seizure.