Researchers are approaching a new level of understanding for the neuropathic pain-relief mechanisms of gabapentin. And the momentum generated by such a discovery may bring better tidings for the ...

Gabapentin is a medication that, in the United States, is approved to treat seizures and shingles-related neuralgia. It is also used off-label to treat other health issues, including low back pain.

Gabapentin, which is also used as an anti-seizure medication, has a low risk of addiction, so it's generally considered much safer than opioids for treating chronic pain. However, a new study points ...

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 ...

In January 2025, we reported that some adverse events associated with gabapentin (Neurontin) may have been overestimated. Since then, new risks related to gabapentin emerged and prescribing continued ...

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 ...