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Gabapentin use for back pain linked to higher risk of dementia, study finds - PsyPost

A large-scale study suggests that repeated prescriptions of gabapentin for chronic low back pain may be linked to a heightened risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment, especially in younger adults. The findings raise questions about the drug’s long-ter…

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Gabapentin use for back pain linked to higher risk of dementia, study finds - PsyPost
A large medical records study suggests that adults who receive multiple prescriptions of gabapentin for chronic low back pain may face a significantly increased risk of developing dementia or mild co… [+8391 chars]

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