Frequent Gabapentin Use Tied to Higher Risk of Dementia and Cognitive Decline
Chronic pain affects over 51 million adults in the United States, interfering with daily function, mental health, and quality of life.1 As pressure mounts to reduce opioid prescribing, alternative drugs have taken their place. Among them, gabapentin has emerged as one of the most commonly used options for long-term pain, with nearly 70 million prescriptions…