Information regarding the purchase of Horizant is not available.
Can I buy Horizant over the counter?
Horizant is a prescription medication. It is not available for purchase over the counter [1].
What is Horizant used for?
Horizant is a brand name for gabapentin enacarbil. It is used to treat moderate to severe primary restless legs syndrome (RLS) in adults [1]. It is also used to treat postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), which is nerve pain that continues after a shingles infection [2].
How does Horizant work?
Gabapentin enacarbil is a prodrug of gabapentin. Once taken, it is converted into gabapentin in the body. Gabapentin is thought to work by affecting the chemicals and nerve signals in the body that cause pain and nerve-related symptoms [1, 2].
What is the difference between Horizant and other RLS medications?
Horizant is a specific formulation of gabapentin enacarbil. Other medications for restless legs syndrome include dopamine agonists and other forms of gabapentin. Horizant is taken once daily in the evening [1].
When does the patent for Horizant expire?
Information on Horizant's patent expiry is available on DrugPatentWatch.com [3].
Are there generic options for Horizant?
As of now, gabapentin enacarbil is not available as a generic medication. However, gabapentin itself is available in generic forms for other uses [1].