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• Gabapentin Dementia Risks May Result in Lawsuits Against Drug Maker

  September 17, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  New study linking gabapentin to dementia may open door to litigation over the painkiller's side effects.

• Gabapentin Co-Prescriptions Increase as Opioid Therapy Declines: Report

  April 20, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that as the U.S. moves beyond the opioid epidemic, doctors are concerned that combining painkillers with gabapentin may increase the risk of misuse and complications.

• Researchers Warn Gabapentin Use Continues To Increase Across the U.S.

  February 19, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that gabapentin could be contributing to drug addiction disorders as illegal use increases nationwide.

• Gabapentin Side Effects May Mimic Heart Failure Symptoms: Study

  December 9, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that doctors often misdiagnose side effects of Neurontin and Lyrica for heart failure, resulting in a "prescribing cascade" of harsh, unnecessary treatment.

• Study Links Lyrica Side Effects to Increased Heart Failure Risks

  August 21, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that patients using Lyrica face a higher risk of heart failure, hospitalization and death compared to those who take Neurontin.

• Study Finds No Evidence Most Treatments For Fibromyalgia Are Effective

  October 27, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  Most treatments for fibromyalgia do not work, according to the findings of a new study.

• Neurontin, Lyrica, Similar Drugs May Cause Respiratory Problems When Used With Opioids: FDA

  December 23, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new FDA warning links nerve pain drugs like Neurontin and Lyrica to an increased risk of breathing problems when used with opioids or given to patients with pre-existing respiratory problems.

• Lyrica Pregnancy Side Effects May Include “Major Birth Defects”: Study

  May 23, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that the drug Lyrica may increase the risk of birth defects when used during the first trimester of pregnancy.

• Epilepsy Drug Suicide Warnings Added by FDA

  December 17, 2008

  AboutLawsuits

  The FDA is requiring the manufacturers of 11 different epilepsy drugs, such as Lamictal, Lyrica, Topamax and Depakote, to warn...