High ‐Dose Gabapentin for the Treatment of Severe Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis

ConclusionEarly initiation of high ‐dose gabapentin was associated with a significant reduction in benzodiazepine exposure, faster stabilization of alcohol withdrawal–related symptoms, and shorter hospital length of stay. Future studies evaluating gabapentin's effect on long‐term safety and hospital readmission are warranted.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy - July 5, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Alexander R. Levine, Lorna Carrasquillo, Jane Mueller, Mohamed Ismail Nounou, Edgar R. Naut, Danyal Ibrahim Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research