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

A woman who was out of jail on bond was arrested and charged after drug task force agents say they found drugs in a search of ...

Drugs like gabapentin and pregabalin are known to cause fluid retention, leading to symptoms that doctors can confuse for ...

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

IF YOU HAVEN'T heard of gabapentin, listen up; it might be America’s new favorite chill pill. The news is it’s become the 5th most prescribed medication in the United States, and it’s being used for ...

An NHS alert has reminded patients taking Gabapentin, one of the UK's most commonly prescribed painkillers, to tell their doctor about any serious side effects as soon as possible. It could be that ...

Prescriptions for gabapentin have surged over the past decade, making the drug the fifth most dispensed medication nationwide in 2024, despite growing safety concerns for older adults, according to ...

Gabapentin became the fifth most prescribed U.S. medication in 2024, a CDC analysis showed. From 2010 to 2024, prescriptions jumped from 79.5 to 177.6 per 1,000 people. Prescribing increased most for ...

Gabapentin prescriptions have nearly doubled in recent years. It is now a top dispensed drug. Doctors use it off-label for many conditions. The medication carries risks beyond its approved uses. These ...

Gabapentin, a common painkiller, may increase dementia risk with frequent use. Younger users are especially vulnerable. Research suggests a link, prompting a need to rethink long-term use. Other ...