Study Finds Questionable Prescribing of Antiepileptic Drugs to Nursing Home Patients with Dementia
Antiepileptic drugs may be being used as a new form of "chemical restraint" on dementia patients, which is considered a form of nursing home abuse.
Tag Archives: Neurontin
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Problems with Gabapentin Misuse are a Sign of Improper Prescribing: Report
Gabapentin problems with misuse and abuse are increasing, with overdoses often involving the use of opioid medications as well, researchers found.
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CDC Warns About Overdose Deaths Linked to Gabapentin Abuse
Gabapentin increases the potency of other illegal narcotics, but CDC researchers warn it carries serious risk of respiratory depression and death
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Public Citizen Calls For Gabapentin To Be Classified As a Controlled Substance
Gabapentin-based drugs are increasingly abused for recreational use, adding to the ongoing opioid epidemic, Public Citizen warns.
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Neurontin, Lyrica, Similar Drugs May Cause Respiratory Problems When Used With Opioids: FDA
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Neurontin, Gablofen Increasingly Used In Suicide Attempts: Study
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Neurontin Linked To Increased Risk of Suicide, Overdoses and Accidents: Study
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Neurontin Settlement Proposed for $325M to Resolve Marketing Lawsuits
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Neurontin Class Action Over Marketing Claims Settled by Pfizer for $190M
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Neurontin Lawsuit Verdict of $142M Upheld By Appeals Court
