Problems with Gabapentin Misuse are a Sign of Improper Prescribing: Report
A new report warns that off-label prescribing is a driving factor behind increasing gabapentin misuse and overdoses.
Tag Archives: Gabapentin
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CDC Warns About Overdose Deaths Linked to Gabapentin Abuse
The CDC warns that Gabapentin, an epilepsy drug, is being linked to an increasing number of overdose deaths nationwide.
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Nursing Home Dementia Patients Receiving “Chemical Restraint” Drugs Less Often, But Not Every Replacement Works: Study
While many nursing homes have shifted away from giving dementia patients antipsychotic "chemical restraints", a new study reveals they have turned to other drugs which also may not provide benefits…
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Public Citizen Calls For Gabapentin To Be Classified As a Controlled Substance
Public Citizen has petitioned the FDA to classified gabapentin, the active ingredient in Neurontin and other, similar epilepsy drugs, as a controlled substance due to increasing drug abuse problems.
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Neurontin, Gablofen Increasingly Used In Suicide Attempts: Study
A new study finds increasing reports of suicide attempts involving Neurontin and Gablofen.
