Gabapentin: Abuse, Dependence, and Withdrawal.
@article{Mersfelder2016GabapentinAD, title={Gabapentin: Abuse, Dependence, and Withdrawal.}, author={T. Mersfelder and W. H. Nichols}, journal={The Annals of pharmacotherapy}, year={2016}, volume={50 3}, pages={ 229-33 } }
OBJECTIVE
To identify case reports and studies regarding patients who abused, became dependent on, or experienced withdrawal from gabapentin.
DATA SOURCES
A PubMed literature search (1993 to October 2015) was performed using the search terms gabapentin, withdrawal, dependence, and addiction. Additional references were identified from a review of literature citations.
STUDY SELECTION
All English-language case reports and studies were evaluated.
DATA SYNTHESIS
A total of 18 case reports or… CONTINUE READING
62 Citations
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A Qualitative Analysis of Gabapentin Misuse and Diversion Among People Who Use Drugs in Appalachian Kentucky
- Psychology, Medicine
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