A new study suggests patients with chronic pain who receive
frequent gabapentin prescriptions may face a higher risk of dementia.
Those prescribed the drug six or more times had a 29%
increased risk, and 12+ prescriptions raised the risk to 40%.
The risk was highest in adults aged 35–49
. While the study shows a link—not causation—
experts recommend doctors
monitor cognitive health in long-term users.
Patients should not
stop gabapentin without medical advice.
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