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Gabapentin is a medication used to treat various medical conditions. It is primarily prescribed to treat seizures and certain types of epilepsy. It works by affecting the chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in seizures.

In addition to epilepsy, doctors may also prescribe gabapentin to manage nerve pain caused by conditions like shingles or diabetes. It can help reduce the intensity and frequency of pain signals sent to the brain.

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