Common Medication Linked

to Increased Dementia Risk in Large-Scale Study

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