Clarify Risks and Benefits of Gabapentin and Pregabalin
August 2018
Rxs for gabapentin and pregabalin will continue to surge...possibly driven by the search for non-opioid options for pain.
Consider gabapentinoids from all angles before recommending them.
Weigh evidence. Think of gabapentinoids as a preferred option for neuropathic pain...such as postherpetic neuralgia or diabetic neuropathy.
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