Researchers are approaching a new level of understanding for the neuropathic pain-relief mechanisms of gabapentin. And the momentum generated by such a discovery may bring better tidings for the ...

The anticonvulsant medication gabapentin—already a useful part of strategies to control pain after surgery—also effectively reduces the common complication of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), ...

A study released today reveals a cellular mechanism involved in alcohol dependence. The study, in the May 28 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience, shows that gabapentin, a drug used to treat chronic ...

Gabapentin, a common painkiller, may increase dementia risk with frequent use. Younger users are especially vulnerable. Research suggests a link, prompting a need to rethink long-term use. Other ...

Researchers have identified a key molecular player in guiding the formation of synapses -- the all-important connections between nerve cells -- in the brain. This discovery, based on experiments in ...

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers compared heart failure (HF) incidence between users of gabapentin and pregabalin. Non-opioid medications, such as gabapentin and ...