Gabapentin, which is used to treat seizures, nerve pain and restless leg syndrome might be linked with increased risk of ...

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

A commonly prescribed pain medication—gabapentin—often considered a safer alternative to opioids for those who suffer from ...

New data suggest an association between gabapentin for chronic back pain and increased risk of cognitive impairment, although ...

Receiving six or more prescriptions of the drug gabapentin for low back pain is associated with significantly increased risks ...

Gabapentin is approved for seizures and post-herpetic neuralgia; gabapentin enacarbil is approved for restless legs syndrome.

Millions of Britons taking gabapentin for chronic pain may face significantly heightened dementia risks, according to ...

Receiving six or more prescriptions of the drug gabapentin for low back pain is associated with significantly increased risks ...

Gabapentin, often prescribed for chronic back pain, may raise the risk of dementia and memory issues, according to a study of ...

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An extremely popular nerve pain drug commonly given to those suffering from low-back issues has been linked to impaired ...

Research shows that patients with six or more prescriptions for gabapentin, commonly used to treat lower back pain, were 29% more likely to be diagnosed with dementia and 85% more likely to be ...