一项最新研究警告：一种被广泛用于治疗背痛的常见止痛药 gabapentin（商品名 Neurontin），可能大幅提高罹患认知障碍和失智症的风险。 研究由美国俄亥俄州的科学家主导，分析了140万名患有背痛患者在服药十年后的健康数据。结果发现： 服用gabapentin的患者罹患失智症的风险高出40%； 出现轻度认知障碍的风险更高达85%。 研究发表于《内科医学年鉴》，数据来自68家医疗机构的匿名病 ...

In a new study, FDA-approved Gabapentin has been linked to an increased risk of dementia and cognitive impairment. It was ...

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

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.

While gabapentin can be helpful in a number of circumstances, some of the common side effects associated with taking the drug as directed include drowsiness, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, weight ...

Gabapentin appears to be quite safe and tolerated with a low incidence of side effects. 6 Promising results have been reported on use of gabapentin in the treatment of various NP syndromes.

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.

FRIDAY, July 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For adults with chronic low back pain, gabapentin prescription is associated with an increased risk for dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), ...

Gabapentin, a widely prescribed drug for pain, has caused such concern for its link to fatal opioid overdoses that two major federal agencies have issued warnings about the potential for abuse.

Gabapentin is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat epilepsy and pain related to nerve damage, called neuropathy. Also known by its brand name, Neurontin, the drug acts as a sedative.

New use of gabapentin (Neurontin) was not associated with greater risk of falls in older adults with neuropathy or fibromyalgia compared with new use of duloxetine (Cymbalta), a commercial claims ...