Frequent Gabapentin Use Tied to Higher Risk of Dementia and Cognitive Decline

Aug 13th 2025 11:31pm EDT

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Gabapentin is a synthetic drug originally approved for seizures. It’s now widely prescribed off-label for chronic pain, despite limited evidence and rising concerns over safety A recent study found that chronic back pain patients with six or more gabapentin prescriptions had a 29% higher dementia risk and 85% higher mild cognitive impairment risk […]

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