Gabapentin is routinely used to treat nerve pain and restless leg syndrome, but it might be riskier to our brain health than ...

A popular drug prescribed for back pain and nerve issues may come with a hidden danger. New research reveals a possible link ...

The message to the medical community is clear: prescribing gabapentin must involve strict monitoring, especially in older ...

Gabapentin, which is used to treat seizures, nerve pain and restless leg syndrome might be linked with increased risk of ...

New data suggest an association between gabapentin for chronic back pain and increased risk of cognitive impairment, although ...

Recent research reveals a troubling connection between the common pain medication, gabapentin, and an elevated risk of dementia.

HealthDay News — For adults with chronic low back pain, gabapentin prescription is associated with an increased risk for dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a study published ...

Frequent use of gabapentin for back pain may raise the risk of dementia by 29% and mild cognitive impairment by 85%, new ...

Receiving six or more prescriptions of the drug gabapentin for low back pain is associated with significantly increased risks ...

The anti-seizure drug is used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting chemical messengers in the brain and nerves.

A commonly prescribed pain medication—gabapentin—often considered a safer alternative to opioids for those who suffer from low back pain is now under scrutiny after being linked to increased risks of ...

An extremely popular nerve pain drug commonly given to those suffering from low-back issues has been linked to impaired ...