In January 2025, we reported that some adverse events associated with gabapentin (Neurontin) may have been overestimated.

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Clinicians may fail to recognize common side effects of drugs like gabapentin — which are frequently prescribed for nerve pain — leading them to prescribe unnecessary medications that cause yet more ...