The anticonvulsant gabapentin may help curb alcohol use and reduce withdrawal symptoms in patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD), new research suggests. Results from a randomized controlled trial ...

March 9 (UPI) --The prescription drug Gabapentin may help those suffering from withdrawal symptoms during treatment for alcohol addiction, a new study has found. The study, published Monday in JAMA ...

A shaky hand, a racing heart, a wave of dread; alcohol withdrawal can feel like your body has turned against you. For many ...

A new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine in March 2020 reports the striking efficacy of the drug gabapentin in helping people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) with their alcohol ...

More than 50% of patients with alcohol use disorder develop alcohol withdrawal symptoms within hours of discontinuing or decreasing alcohol use. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a leading risk factor for ...

Alcohol withdrawal refers to a condition that may occur when an individual with alcohol use disorder suddenly stops or significantly reduces their alcohol consumption. A person may notice initial ...

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

Mild to moderate symptoms of alcohol withdrawal include irritability, anxiety, and tremors. More severe symptoms of alcohol withdrawal include hallucinations, seizures, and disorientation. To reduce ...

Patients at risk of developing alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) may be provided with preventative pharmacotherapy with benzodiazepines when attempting to reduce or stop alcohol intake, according to ...