Gabapentin is generally prescribed to treat nerve pain and prevent seizures. It works by regulating electrical activity in the brain and changing how nerves communicate, making it useful for disorders like neuropathic pain, post-herpetic neuralgia, and certain seizures. Gabapentin is frequently used to treat chronic pain, especially when other medications are unsuccessful. It is also used in combination with other medicines to treat epilepsy. Another unique aspect of gabapentin is its relatively favorable side-effect profile compared to other neuropathic pain medications.