Medication Consent – Neurontin (Gabapentin) medication consent Neurontin (Gabapentin) 2020-11-13 Neurontin (Gabapentin) Medication ConsentPatient Name* First Last Patient Date of Birth* MM slash DD slash YYYY Is the patient 18 or older?* Yes No Your psychiatrist/psychiatric nurse practitioner would like to begin/continue this medication to help you with the following problems:* Anxiety Other Other problem* All medications have side effects and vary from person to person. Some of the possible side effects include: Common: Blurred vision Flu like symptoms Delusions Shaking Anxiety Aggression in younger children Rare: Increased appetite Bloating Clumsiness Very rare, but potentially life-threatening: Confusion Trouble swallowing Twitching If you experience any of these side effects or any other unusual feelings, please call the office at (860) 437-4550. If the concern is severe enough, please proceed to the closest emergency room. *Please be advised that discontinuing some of these medications abruptly can result into problematic side effects or recurrence of original symptoms.Off label Acknowledgement* I have been made aware that prescriptions for children and adolescents may be “off-label,” meaning that pharmaceutical companies have not sought FDA approval to market medications for the treatment of youths. Treatment Acknowledgment* I understand that treatment will be monitored by me as well as the provider and that I will have access to the provider if I have questions or my child has problems with the medication Side Effect Acknowledgement* The provider has reviewed the above possible side effects with us and we understand that we have the right to refuse or discontinue medications, but agree to discuss this with our provider first. Consent Form Acknowledgement* We were provided a copy of this consent form. Parent/Guardian Signature* Patient Signature* Email* Today's date* MM slash DD slash YYYY Please click SUBMIT when complete
