Gabapentin for Chronic Pain, a Safe Alternative to Opioids?
Psychology Today
by Dan Mager MSW, LCSWFebruary 25, 2026
Though increasingly prescribed in the U.S., a 2025 study linked gabapentin prescriptions for chronic low back pain with increased risks for cognitive impairment and dementia.
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Originally published on Psychology Today on 2/25/2026