more physicians prescribe Neurontin for pain
January 1999
You'll see more physicians prescribe Neurontin for pain.
Neurontin (gabapentin) is approved only for seizures...but it also works well for neuropathic pain due to diabetes, shingles, etc.
Tricyclic antidepressants are usually tried first...but they can cause sedation, orthostatic hypotension, and arrhythmias.
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