Gabapentin is safe, effective for treating alcohol dependence, study shows

Monday, November 4, 2013 - 21:30 in Health & Medicine

The generic drug gabapentin, which is already widely prescribed for epilepsy and some kinds of pain, appears to be safe and effective in the treatment of alcohol dependence. The finding comes from a 150-patient randomized, placebo-controlled, double blind clinical trial.

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