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Illegally made and distributed fentanyl has been on the rise in several states
Opioid treatment may cause a decrease in gastric motility which increases gabapentin absorption
Gabapentin is a prescription medication for seizures and neuropathic pain, but some states classify it as a Schedule 5 controlled substance
Because gabapentin and opioids are both commonly prescribed for pain, the likelihood of co-prescription is high
Illicit use of gabapentin is playing an increased role in opioid-related overdoses, according to a May 2022 report from the Centers for Disease Control and
Importance Gabapentin prescriptions have drastically increased in the US due to off-label prescribing in settings such as opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment to manage a range of comorbid conditions and withdrawal symptoms, despite a lack of evidence
Prosecutors link several opioid cases to two Clay County pharmacies in new court filing
Gabapentin and pregabalin, jointly referred to as gabapentinoids, are commonly used nonopioid analgesics
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