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Gabapentin users may face 85% higher cognitive impairment risk

July 16, 2025

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Taking gabapentin for lower back pain is linked to higher dementia risk, a recent study warns. Image credit: Maryanne Gobble/Getty Images.

Gabapentin is a medication that, in the United States, is approved to treat seizures and shingles-related neuralgia. It is also used off-label to treat other health issues, including low back pain.
Past studies have also found that using gabapentin may increase a person’s risk of developing cognitive impairment and dementia.
A new study reports that…

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