Neurology
Neurology lists medicines for epilepsy, nerve pain, migraine, vertigo, Parkinson's disease, dementia, ADHD and daytime sleepiness, from carbamazepine, gabapentin and sumatriptan to levodopa, donepezil and modafinil.
Atomoxetine
Atomoxetine
10/18/25mg
Atomoxetine 10mg, 18mg and 25mg capsules, a non-stimulant taken once or twice a day for ADHD, working on attention and impulse control over weeks rather than hours.
Carbidopa + Levodopa
Carbidopa, Levodopa
10/100/25/100/25/250/50/200mg
Carbidopa and levodopa tablets for Parkinson's disease, taken three or four times a day, in 10/100mg, 25/100mg, 25/250mg and 50/200mg strengths with packs of 30 to 360 tablets.
Gabapentin
Gabapentin
100/300/400/600/800mg
Gabapentin tablets in 100mg, 300mg, 400mg, 600mg and 800mg strengths, used for nerve pain and to help control seizures in epilepsy.
Galantamine
Galantamine
4/8mg
Galantamine tablets in 4mg and 8mg strengths, an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor taken twice a day with food for the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
Inderal La
Propranolol
40mg
Inderal La is a slow-release 40mg propranolol capsule for high blood pressure, angina and migraine prevention, sold in packs of 30, 60 or 90.
Ropinirole
Ropinirole
0.25/0.5/1/2mg
Ropinirole tablets in 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg and 2mg strengths for Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome; a dopamine agonist that stands in for the brain's own dopamine.
Sumatriptan
Sumatriptan
25/50/100mg
Sumatriptan 25mg, 50mg and 100mg tablets for migraine attacks, taken as soon as the headache starts to ease pain, nausea and light sensitivity, in packs to suit regular or occasional use.
Topiramate
Topiramate
25/50/100/200mg
Topiramate tablets come in four strengths, 25mg to 200mg, and are taken daily to reduce how often epileptic seizures and migraine attacks occur.
Valproic Acid
Valproic Acid
250/500/750mg
Valproic Acid capsules in 250mg, 500mg and 750mg strengths — an anticonvulsant used to reduce seizures in epilepsy and to treat mania in bipolar disorder.
Thirty ingredients sit in this category, which is easiest to browse by what you are treating rather than by name.
Seizures and nerve pain
Carbamazepine (100mg, 200mg, 400mg; Tegretol) treats epilepsy and trigeminal neuralgia, a stabbing facial pain, and interacts with many other medicines. Oxcarbazepine is Trileptal at 150mg, 300mg and 600mg. Lamotrigine, as Lamictal from 25mg to 200mg, also covers bipolar disorder and must be built up slowly, since it can cause a serious rash. Phenytoin comes as Dilantin 100mg, and gum overgrowth is a known effect. Valproic acid (Valparin, 250mg, 500mg, 750mg) and divalproex (Depakote) are used for epilepsy, bipolar disorder and migraine prevention; valproate carries a serious risk to an unborn baby. Topiramate (25mg to 200mg, Topamax) treats epilepsy and prevents migraine, with tingling hands and reduced appetite the usual complaints.
Nerve pain has its own options. Gabapentin, 100mg to 800mg and as Neurontin, is also an anti-seizure tablet, and drowsiness and dizziness settle for most people. Duloxetine capsules (Cymbalta, 20mg to 60mg) and amitriptyline (Elavil, 10mg, 25mg, 50mg) are antidepressants that are also used for nerve pain, amitriptyline typically as a low dose at night.
Migraine and vertigo
The triptans are for a migraine that has already started: sumatriptan (Imitrex, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg), rizatriptan (Maxalt, 5mg, 10mg) and zolmitriptan 5mg (Zomig in bottles). They shorten an attack and are not taken to prevent one, and tightness in the chest or throat can follow a dose. Prevention belongs to flunarizine (Sibelium, 5mg and 10mg), which also helps vertigo, and to propranolol, a beta-blocker sold as Inderal tablets and Inderal La 40mg capsules, which is also taken for blood pressure and tremor.
For dizziness, betahistine (Serc, 8mg, 16mg, 24mg) is used for Ménière's disease, and cinnarizine (Stugeron, 25mg) for motion sickness and vertigo, though it can cause drowsiness.
Parkinson's disease and movement problems
Levodopa is the backbone: Carbidopa + Levodopa and Sinemet pair it with carbidopa, which stops it being broken down before it reaches the brain, and Stalevo adds entacapone to make each dose last longer. Pramipexole (Mirapex) and ropinirole (Requip, 0.25mg to 2mg) also treat restless legs, and both can cause sudden sleepiness. Selegiline is Eldepryl, 5mg and 10mg, and trihexyphenidyl (Artane, 2mg) eases tremor and the stiffness that some drugs cause.
Memory, attention and alertness
Donepezil (Aricept, 5mg, 10mg), galantamine and memantine (Namenda) are for Alzheimer's disease; piracetam (Nootropil) is listed for cognitive impairment. Atomoxetine capsules (Strattera) treat ADHD without being a stimulant. Mestinon is pyridostigmine 60mg for myasthenia gravis, and Provigil is modafinil for excessive daytime sleepiness.
Sources
- RightCare - Progressive Neurological Conditions Toolkit - NHS England — NHS England
- Neurology — Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust — Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
What neurology medicines can I buy online in Hong Kong?
PockDose sells migraine tablets such as sumatriptan as generic Imitrex, rizatriptan as generic Maxalt and zolmitriptan as generic Zomig. Epilepsy and nerve pain tablets include gabapentin as generic Neurontin, carbamazepine as generic Tegretol and topiramate as generic Topamax. Parkinson's medicines include carbidopa and levodopa as generic Sinemet, plus pramipexole as generic Mirapex.
Which sumatriptan, rizatriptan and zolmitriptan strengths are listed?
Sumatriptan comes as 25mg, 50mg and 100mg tablets from generic Imitrex or plain sumatriptan. Rizatriptan is 5mg and 10mg as generic Maxalt. Zolmitriptan is 5mg in bottles as generic Zomig or plain zolmitriptan.
How are neurology orders delivered to Hong Kong?
Orders arrive in plain, unbranded packaging. Tracked courier takes 5–9 business days; standard airmail takes 14–21 business days and is untracked. See delivery and ordering details.
Can I take a triptan to prevent migraines?
No. Sumatriptan, rizatriptan and zolmitriptan are for treating a migraine once the headache has begun. Preventive options include flunarizine, propranolol and topiramate, which are taken regularly whether or not you have a headache.
Is Neurontin the same as gabapentin?
Neurontin is a brand name for gabapentin. It comes in 100mg to 600mg, while the plain Gabapentin listing also has an 800mg tablet. Both are used for nerve pain and seizures.
Which Parkinson's tablet contains entacapone?
Stalevo. It combines carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone in one tablet, with entacapone slowing the breakdown of levodopa. Sinemet and the Carbidopa + Levodopa listing contain only carbidopa and levodopa.
How is Provigil taken?
Modafinil is usually taken once in the morning, so it does not interfere with sleep at night. Provigil comes in 100mg and 200mg tablets, and headache and nausea are the most common side effects.