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

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Gabapentin, which is used to treat seizures, nerve pain and restless leg syndrome might be linked with increased risk of ...

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

A popular painkiller prescribed to Brits could increase dementia risk by 40% with long-term use, according to new medical ...

Research shows that patients with six or more prescriptions for gabapentin, commonly used to treat lower back pain, were 29% more likely to be diagnosed with dementia and 85% more likely to be ...