Predictors of gabapentin overuse with or without concomitant opioids ina commercially ‐insured US population

ConclusionsThe likelihood of gabapentin overuse alone is low but significantly increases with concomitant opioid use, especially when coupled with a history of addiction. History of addiction does not appear to increase risk of gabapentin misuse among those with gabapentin alone.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Source: Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy - February 27, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Alyssa M. Peckham, Kirk E. Evoy, Jordan R Covvey, Leslie Ochs, Kathleen A. Fairman, David A. Sclar Tags: Review of Therapeutics Source Type: research