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 ...

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 ...

A cross-sectional study examined dispensing of anticonvulsant gabapentin from retail pharmacies in the United States from 2010 to 2024. The findings revealed a slow but increasing rate of gabapentin ...

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 ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 74 years old, not overweight and in generally good health. Your recent article on spinal stenosis hit home. I’ve had six cortisone injections in the past year in my lower back and ...

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

No one wants to see their cats suffer unnecessarily, whether it’s with chronic pain or stress-induced anxiety. Owners should be aware that gabapentin is a common medication used to help mitigate these ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm 74 years old, not overweight and in generally good health. Your recent article on spinal stenosis hit home. I've had six cortisone injections in the past year in my lower back and ...