Gabapentin induced polyneuropathy.
Gabapentin is an effective option for the treatment of neuropathic pain syndromes because of its efficacy and favorable side-effect profile. A case is presented of a 58 year old man who developed a painful polyneuropathy while being treated with gabapentin.
Gould
H J
HJ
Department of Neurology, LSU Medical Center, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA.
D000085:Acetates / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000588:Amines; D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003509:Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; D000077206:Gabapentin; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011115:Polyneuropathies / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005680:gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
D000085:Acetates; D000588:Amines; D000700:Analgesics; D003509:Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; D005680:gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; D000077206:Gabapentin