Background: Gabapentin is a structural analogue of gamma-aminobutyric acid with strong anticonvulsant and analgesic activities. Important discrepancies are observed on the effectiveness and potency of ...

Matthew Growdon's study finds "prescription cascades" where drug side effects lead to unnecessary second prescriptions, ...

Their findings demonstrated that 3 or 4 out of 10 participants achieved this degree of pain relief with gabapentin, vs. 1 or 2 out of 10 for placebo. Gabapentin, at doses of 1800mg to 3600mg (1200mg ...

Like many medications, it is possible to experience a severe allergic reaction to gabapentin, known as anaphylaxis, which can present a wide range of symptoms such as swelling in the throat and ...

A recently published report describes the case of a 62-year-old patient who experienced rare but serious central nervous system (CNS) side effects following the initiation of gabapentin therapy. A ...

Healthcare professionals sometimes prescribe gabapentin to help reduce endometriosis-related pain and discomfort. Although it can offer some relief, it’s not a cure for endometriosis. Severe pelvic ...

Gabapentin is commonly prescribed for nerve pain, seizures, and restless legs syndrome, but it also carries certain risks.

Q: I was prescribed gabapentin for pain after back surgery. When I felt no relief, my doctor kept raising the dose. I got more and more tired and had trouble with my balance and swelling in my ankles.

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Clinicians may fail to recognize common side effects of drugs like gabapentin—which are frequently prescribed for nerve ...

A recently published report describes the case of a 62-year-old patient who experienced rare but serious central nervous system (CNS) side effects following the initiation of gabapentin therapy. A ...