Objective: To review the literature evaluating gabapentin for alcohol withdrawal and
dependence. Data Sources: A literature search of MEDLINE (1966 to end of March 2015) …

Gabapentin was compared with phenobarbital for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal in a
randomized, open-label, controlled trial in 27 inpatients. There were no significant …

Objective: This study examined the efficacy of a 28-day gabapentin treatment in reducing
alcohol consumption and craving. Method: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled …

Introduction: Alcohol misuse is the fifth leading risk factor for premature death and disability
worldwide. Fewer than 10% of afflicted Americans receive pharmacological treatment for …

Importance Approved medications for alcohol dependence are prescribed for less than 9%
of US alcoholics. Objective To determine if gabapentin, a widely prescribed generic calcium …

Introduction: Some anticonvulsants ameliorate signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal,
but have an unacceptable side effect burden. Among the advantages of using …

Importance Although an estimated 30 million people meet criteria for alcohol use disorder
(AUD), few receive appropriate pharmacotherapy. A more personalized, symptom-specific …

Objective: To identify case reports and studies regarding patients who abused, became
dependent on, or experienced withdrawal from gabapentin. Data Sources: A PubMed …

Objective: The current meta-analysis synthesizes previous findings on the effect of
gabapentin on alcohol withdrawal and craving. Data Sources: Using the Preferred Reporting …

Abstract Background and Aims Studies of the efficacy of gabapentin for treating alcohol use
disorder (AUD) have yielded mixed findings. The aims of our study were to estimate …