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 ...

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 ...

A warning has been issued to people who take one of the most commonly prescribed painkillers, as it can cause a number of side effects that a doctor should know about as soon as possible.

Medicines that treat restless leg syndrome (RLS) include alpha-2-delta ligands, such as pregabalin and gabapentin. The exact ...

There are some more serious side effects, including thoughts of self-harm, "swollen glands that do not go away" and ...

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

300mg once on day 1, twice daily on day 2, and 3 times daily on day 3; may titrate up to usual max 1.8g/day in 3 divided doses (doses up to 3.6g/day have been used without added benefit). Renal ...