Growing Role of Gabapentin in Opioid-Related Overdoses Highlights Misuse Potential and Off-label Prescribing Practices
Bridget M. Kuehn
Abstract
This Medical News article discusses a trend of gabapentin misuse and harms, including fatal overdoses.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineGabapentinOpioidOff-label useDrug overdoseMEDLINEIntensive care medicinePsychiatryPharmacologyMedical emergencyPoison controlAlternative medicineInternal medicinePathologyPolitical scienceLawReceptorOpioid Use Disorder TreatmentPharmaceutical Practices and Patient OutcomesPoisoning and overdose treatments