In January 2025, we reported that some adverse events associated with gabapentin (Neurontin) may have been overestimated.

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Prescriptions for the nerve-pain drug have doubled in 15 years as doctors moved away from opioids and benzodiazepines.• ...

Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking gabapentin and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ...

Gabapentin, typically used for seizures and nerve pain, is sometimes prescribed off-label to help prevent migraine by calming nerve impulses in the brain. The effectiveness of gabapentin for migraine ...

People taking one of Britain’s most widely prescribed painkillers have been reminded by the NHS to watch for serious side effects that should be reported to a doctor right away.** Gabapentin, ...

Talk with a doctor before stopping gabapentin or any other prescribed medication. Stopping abruptly can be dangerous. You may need to taper off your dosage over time. Have you been taking gabapentin ...