It’s also commonly given for off-label uses (when a drug is prescribed for a condition other than what it’s approved for) like mood disorders and alcohol dependence, or neuropathic pain that don’t yet ...

You wake up with burning, unexplained pain. Or maybe you’re managing the tingling and numbness of diabetic neuropathy. Or perhaps your nights are restless because your legs simply won’t stay still.

People who take Gabapentin, one of the most commonly prescribed painkillers, have been alerted by the NHS about some serious side effects that should be reported to a doctor immediately. Gabapentin is ...