Regular gabapentin use appeared to increase risk of dementia by 29% and mild cognitive impairment by 85%, researchers reported n the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. Photo by ...

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 ...

Clinicians may fail to recognize common side effects of drugs like gabapentin — which are frequently prescribed for nerve pain — leading them to prescribe unnecessary medications that cause yet more ...

Among more than 52,000 adults tracked for 10 years in U.S. healthcare claims records, chronic pain patients with six or more gabapentin prescriptions had a higher incidence of dem ...

A fair amount of research suggests that ED may be one of them — sometimes referred to as gabapentin-induced dysfunction. If you started experiencing ED after using gabapentin, you’re not alone.

Gabapentin is a prescription anticonvulsant used for seizures and nerve pain, sold under names like Neurontin and Gralise, and available in tablet, capsule, and liquid forms. Keep reading for details.

April 11, 2011 (UDDATED April 28, 2011) — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved gabapentin enacarbil extended-release tablets (Horizant; GlaxoSmithKline and XenoPort Inc) for the ...

It is used in combination with other seizure control medications to manage and prevent seizures associated with epilepsy. Gabapentin does not cure epilepsy and only works to control seizures as long ...

Valproate and gabapentin are seizure medications commonly linked to weight gain. Other ASMs, like topiramate or lamotrigine, may lead to weight loss. Some may not affect weight. Certain medications ...