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Gabapentin side effects: Popularly prescribed pain drug can increase the risk of dementia by up to 40%, reveals study |

Gabapentin side effects: Popularly prescribed pain drug can increase the risk of dementia by up to 40%, reveals study |

Image credits: Getty Images Gabapentin is an anti-seizure drug that is used to treat nerve pain, epilepsy after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting the chemical messengers in the brain and nerves. With every drug having some types of side effects, the ones produced by taking this one include dizziness, drowsiness, headaches and nausea. While these might be more …

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Nerve pain medication gabapentin possibly tied to dementia, study says

Nerve pain medication gabapentin possibly tied to dementia, study says

July 11 (UPI) — 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 by 85%, researchers reported Thursday in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. What’s more, the risk …

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