Gabapentin (Neurontin) does NOT work for diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
January 1
This comes from an ongoing lawsuit against Pfizer for promoting unapproved uses of Neurontin. Pfizer is now accused of suppressing studies that show Neurontin does NOT relieve diabetes-related nerve pain.
This is a big surprise. Gabapentin is frequently used "off-label" in these patients...and is supported in guidelines.
Tell patients and physicians not to overreact.
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