Neurontin is an anti-convulsant drug prescribed to patients with epilepsy.

Wikipedia says: Gabapentin (Neurontin) is an anticonvulsant medication indicated in the treatment of epilepsy and neuropathic pain. It is also used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and may be effective in reducing pain and spasticity in multiple sclerosis.

NEURONTIN is an FDA-approved oral medication for management of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). PHN is the pain that lasts one to three months after shingles has healed. In studies of PHN, NEURONTIN greatly reduced patients’ pain.

NEURONTIN is also FDA approved for the treatment of partial seizures in adults and children.

NEURONTIN may begin to work as early as 1 week after you start treatment. For some people, it may take longer to work. For others, the pain may not get better.