A drug that's been used as a means to combat opioid abuse is now, in turn, being abused.
And in a very darkly ironic way, this drug was being prescribed by doctors as a means to mitigate opioid-related drug abuse.a type of medication used “to prevent and control partial seizures, relieve postherpetic neuralgia after shingles and moderate restless legs syndrome” — isn’t classified as a controlled substance the way more widely abused drugs such as OxyContin may be.
Which is why, continues USA Today, a type of gabapentinoid known as gabapentin — as sold under the name brand Neurontin,On top of that, doctors informed USA Today how, as gabapentin is a generic medication, it’s relatively inexpensive, and may occasionally cause a “high” effect which ups its potential for abuse, again, either by itself or with opioids. “Because gabapentin can enhance the psychological effect of opioids, it has the potential to be abused and has contributed to drug overdose deaths,” says Harvard Health. “Drugs such as gabapentin have been linked in rare cases to an increased risk of suicide thoughts or behaviors.” Other side effects of taking gabapentin include drowsiness or dizziness; headaches; blurred vision; nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; and constipation.Central Pa. cardiology practice relocates one of its offices If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our
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