Gabapentin use for back pain linked to higher risk of dementia, study finds | NYGazet

A large-scale study suggests that repeated prescriptions of gabapentin for chronic low back pain may be linked to a heightened risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment, especially in younger adults. The findings raise questions about the drug’s long-term safety.

A large medical records study suggests that adults who receive multiple prescriptions of gabapentin for chronic low back pain may face a significantly increased risk of developing dementia or mild cognitive impairment. The research, published in Regi... [8321 chars]