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 ...

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 ...

Gabapentin is commonly prescribed for nerve pain, seizures, and restless legs syndrome, but it also carries certain risks. Learn when the medicine is recommended, what side effects to watch for, and ...

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

Gabapentin is commonly prescribed for nerve pain, epilepsy and diabetes-related pain, but NHS guidance warns it sometimes requires an immediate emergency call ...

Discover the potential of gabapentin for preventing migraine attacks and headaches. While not a first-line treatment, it can ...

Many of the prescription drugs that are commonly abused or misused are brands most people have heard of. Painkillers, also known as opioids, are the most frequently abused ones, per data from the New ...

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