Gabapentin has soared in popularity as an alternative to opioids, but research is finding that it isn’t as safe or effective ...

Regular gabapentin use appeared to increase risk of dementia by 29% and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by 85%, researchers reported July 10 in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. What’s ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with 12 or more prescriptions had higher incidence of dementia and MCI vs. those with 3 to 11 ...

The anti-seizure drug gabapentin is used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting chemical messengers in the brain and nerves. Common side effects include ...

Perioperative gabapentin upped the risk of delirium, new antipsychotic use, and pneumonia in older adults after major surgery, a retrospective study showed. Risk of delirium -- the primary outcome of ...

Discover the potential of gabapentin for preventing migraine attacks and headaches. While not a first-line treatment, it can be effective in combination with other options.

Prescriptions for gabapentin in the U.S. increased from 5.8 million to 15.5 million since 2010, raising safety concerns ...

A widely prescribed drug for chronic pain may carry hidden risks for brain health, especially among younger adults. A new study conducted by American researchers using data from more than 26,000 ...

Gabapentin, typically used for seizures and nerve pain, is sometimes prescribed off-label to help prevent migraine by calming nerve impulses in the brain. The effectiveness of gabapentin for migraine ...

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 ...

Dec. 20 --New warnings about the risk of dangerous breathing difficulties when gabapentinoids are used with opioids or by certain patients must now appear on product labels, the U.S. Food and Drug ...

Harry Sumnall receives and has received funding from grant awarding bodies for drug and alcohol research. He was an unpaid member of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) when the ...