The anti-seizure drug is used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting chemical messengers in the brain and nerves.

Gabapentin, which is used to treat seizures, nerve pain and restless leg syndrome might be linked with increased risk of ...

A popular painkiller prescribed to Brits could increase dementia risk by 40% with long-term use, according to new medical ...

Research shows that patients with six or more prescriptions for gabapentin, commonly used to treat lower back pain, were 29% more likely to be diagnosed with dementia and 85% more likely to be ...

New data suggest an association between gabapentin for chronic back pain and increased risk of cognitive impairment, although ...

An extremely popular nerve pain drug commonly given to those suffering from low-back issues has been linked to impaired ...

A commonly prescribed pain medication—gabapentin—often considered a safer alternative to opioids for those who suffer from low back pain is now under scrutiny after being linked to increased risks of ...

Receiving six or more prescriptions of the drug gabapentin for low back pain is associated with significantly increased risks ...

Alzheimer’s and brain health deserve attention year-round, as millions are affected by dementia and related conditions.

As Alzheimer's disease progresses, behavioral and psychiatric issues become common, distressing, and even dangerous for ...

Mixed pathologies are quite common, particularly after age 85. Studies have found that more than half of people with Alzheimer's dementia have pathophysiology of another type of dementia as well.

Dementia remains a leading cause of disability and dependency among older adults, affecting an estimated 55 million people globally, according to the World Health Organization.