Trypwave-G Tablet
(GABAPENTIN + AMITRIPTYLINE)
Can the use of Trypwave-G cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Trypwave-G may make you feel drowsy or you may suddenly fall asleep during your daily activities. Sometimes, you might not even feel drowsy or have any other warning signs before you suddenly fall asleep. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while taking this medicine.
How long will Trypwave-G take to act?
An initial benefit of Trypwave-G may be seen after 2 weeks of treatment. However, it may take around 2-3 months to see the full benefit. It may even take longer in some patients.
What if I forget to take Trypwave-G?
If you forget to take the scheduled dose of Trypwave-G and it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your medicine as you would normally. Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you missed because this may increase the risk of unwanted side effect. If you are not sure what to do, ask your doctor about taking Trypwave-G.
What is Trypwave-G?
Trypwave-G is a combination of two medicines: Gabapentin and Amitriptyline. This medicine is useful in the treatment of nerve pain (neuropathic pain). This medicine calms the damaged or overactive nerves by acting on the brain, thereby decreasing the pain sensation.
How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Trypwave-G?
The use of Trypwave-G can make you feel hungry which might make you eat more, thereby increasing your chances of putting on weight. However, preventing weight gain is easier than losing increased weight. Try to eat a healthy balanced diet without increasing your portion sizes (per-meal intake). Do not eat foods that contain a lot of calories, such as soft drinks, oily food, chips, cakes, biscuits and sweets. If you feel hungry between meals, avoid eating junk food and eat fruits, vegetables and low-calorie foods. Regular exercise will also help prevent weight gain. If you keep good eating habits and exercise regularly, you might not gain any weight.
Are there any serious side effects associated with the use of Trypwave-G?
Serious side effects with Trypwave-G are uncommon and rare. Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice changes in body temperature, difficulty in breathing, increased heartbeat (palpitations), weakness, unsteadiness when walking, reduced coordination or slowed reactions, unusual changes in mood or behavior such as restlessness, nervousness or excitement, signs of depression, seeing or hearing things that are not there, irrational thinking, blurred or double vision, uncontrollable jerky eye movements, difficulty seeing, signs of frequent infections such as fever, severe chills, sore throat or mouth ulcers. These side effects are uncommon but may be serious and may need urgent medical attention.
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