Review about gabapentin misuse, interactions, contraindications and side effects

Journal List J Exp Pharmacol v.9; 2017 PMC5308580 As a library, NLM provides access to scientific literature. Inclusion in an NLM database does not imply endorsement of, or agreement with, the contents by NLM or the National Institutes of Health. Learn more: PMC Disclaimer | PMC Copyright Notice J Exp Pharmacol. 2017; 9: 13–21. Published online 2017 Feb 9. doi:10.2147/JEP.S124391PMCID: PMC5308580PMID: 28223849Gabriel C QuinteroAuthor information Copyright and License information PMC DisclaimerAbstractThe current work is targeted to review the risks of gabapentin misuse, its potential interactions with other drugs, side effects and use contraindications. This review consists of a total of 99 biographical references (from the year 1983 to 2016). A publication search of PubMed was performed from January 1983 to December 2016. It included animal studies, clinical studies, case studies and reviews related to gabapentin misuse, potential interactions, side effects and use contraindications....