gabapentin

Gabapentin is a prescription medication used to treat nerve pain, seizures, and sometimes anxiety by calming overactive nerve signals in the brain.

Chronic Pain

Common painkiller for low-back issues tied to 29% higher dementia risk

An extremely popular nerve pain drug commonly given to those suffering from low-back issues has been linked to impaired mental health including dementia and mild cognitive impairment. The risk was present after six or more prescriptions were filled.