Neurontin (pronounced NUHR-on-tin) is a prescription anticonvulsant medication used as a supplementary treatment for partial seizures, most commonly epileptic seizures. The generic name of Neurontin is gabapentin, and has been associated with many serious and sometimes life threatening side effects when used to treat 'off label' medical conditions. Pfizer Inc., the manufacturer of Neurontin, launched an aggressive marketing campaign to illegally promote Neurontin as a treatment for unapproved illnesses.

Pfizer Inc., has reported record sales of Neurontin (over $3 billion) coinciding with a significant increase in 'off label' uses including treatment for bi-polar disorder, migraines, pain therapy, reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), and other medical conditions.

Recent lawsuits against Neurontin manufacturer Pfizer Inc. – and its subsidiary, Warner-Lamber – reveal the extent to which the company circumvented FDA regulations by paying doctors tens of thousands of dollars to promote and prescribe Neurontin for scientifically unproven “off-label” uses, based on faulty drug trial results. Pfizer has stated that off-label uses account for 80 percent of Neurontin prescriptions.

While it is not illegal for your doctor to prescribe Neurontin for 'off label' medical conditions, it is illegal for the pharmaceutical manufacturer to promote a dangerous drug for unapproved uses. If you or a loved one have suffered any of the serious side effects associated with Neurontin, you may have a right to seek compensation for damages.

Read more about Neurontin, and contact an experienced pharmaceutical attorney today to learn about your legal options.