People who receive six or more prescriptions of gabapentin for lower back pain are at a significantly higher risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment, a large new study suggests.

A commonly prescribed drug easing nerve pain is now associated with dementia and cognitive impairment.

A recent study by Case Western University reveals a concerning link between gabapentin, a common drug for nerve pain and ...

Gabapentin, a common painkiller, may increase dementia risk with frequent use. Younger users are especially vulnerable.

Regular use of the drug gabapentin for chronic low back pain is associated with a significantly increased risk of developing dementia and mild cognitive impairment, according to a large retrospective ...

Six or more prescriptions of gabapentin, for low back pain are linked to a higher risk of developing dementia and mild ...

A drug widely used to treat nerve pain and epilepsy has been linked with an increase in cases of dementia and mild cognitive ...

The message to the medical community is clear: prescribing gabapentin must involve strict monitoring, especially in older ...

For adults with chronic low back pain, gabapentin prescription is associated with an increased risk for dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

A widely prescribed pain medication, gabapentin — often recommended as a safer alternative to opioids for individuals ...

Gabapentin is routinely used to treat nerve pain and restless leg syndrome, but it might be riskier to our brain health than ...