What is gabapentin and how does it work?

Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant and anti-epileptic medication. It has an effect on the chemicals and nerves in the body that produce seizures and some types of pain. Gabapentin is a drug that is used to treat partial seizures in adults and children over the age of three.Gabapentin is also used for the treatment of neuropathic pain (nerve pain) in adults caused by the herpes virus or shingles (herpes zoster).