Gabapentin is a prescription anticonvulsant used for seizures and nerve pain, sold under names like Neurontin and Gralise, ...

In January 2025, we reported that some adverse events associated with gabapentin (Neurontin) may have been overestimated.

Gabapentin has soared in popularity as an alternative to opioids, but research is finding that it isn’t as safe or effective as doctors have long thought.