Gabapentin has been recommended as a possible treatment for migraines by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), but recent research has suggested it…
Neuropathic pain is a common and potentially treatable cause of considerable lifelong morbidity. Effective pharmacological treatments are scarce, but one group of drugs that has…
Gabapentin may also be used to treat other nerve pain conditions (such as diabetic neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy, trigeminal neuralgia) and restless legs syndrome. Diabetes can…
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) symptoms include an unpleasant feeling or sensation when going to sleep and a strong urge to move. The movement makes it…
To provide information regarding the effects of in utero exposure to gabapentin, physicians are advised to recommend that pregnant patients taking gabapentin enroll in the…
No. Gabapentin use and abuse is not associated with compulsive, drug-seeking behavior or strong cravings that indicates addiction. But what can you expect if you…
Gabapentin is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. It affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in the cause of seizures…
Barbiturates may be habit-forming: Tolerance, psychological dependence, and physical dependence may occur especially following prolonged use of high doses of barbiturates. The Symptoms of Butalbital…
Fioricet contains a combination of acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Butalbital is in a group of drugs called…
If you suffer from debilitating migraines, then you know how painful and limiting the neurological disorder can be. You’ve been forced to miss important events…