Clinical Trial Indicates Gabapentin Is Safe and Effective for Treating Alcohol Dependence
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 16:30
in Health & Medicine
The generic drug gabapentin, widely prescribed for epilepsy and some kinds of pain, appears safe and effective in treating alcohol dependence. The finding comes from a 150-patient randomized, placebo-controlled, double blind clinical trial conducted by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute.