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Nerve pain medication gabapentin possibly tied to dementia, study says
Gabapentin, which is used to treat seizures, nerve pain and restless leg syndrome might be linked with increased risk of dementia, a new study says.
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.
expert reaction to observational study of gabapentin and risk of dementia and cognitive impairments
“This large observational study looked at health records of over 26,000 people in the US diagnosed with chronic lower back pain and who were prescribed gabapentin within a 10-year period. They found gabapentin prescription was associated with an increased risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment, especially in people under the age of 65.
Popular Chronic Pain Med Linked To Dementia Risk
A drug used to treat seizures, nerve pain and restless leg syndrome might be linked with increased risk of dementia, a new study says. Regular gabapentin use appeared to increase risk of dementia by 29% and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by 85%,
Gabapentin for Back Pain Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia, MCI
For adults with chronic low back pain, gabapentin prescription is associated with an increased risk for dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a study published online July 10 in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.
Common pain drug linked to 144% dementia risk spike among younger adults in study of 50,000
A widely prescribed pain medication has been associated with substantially higher risks of developing dementia and cognitive decline, according to new research that examined more than 50,000 patients.
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