Gabapentin (Neurontin®) or pregabalin (Lyrica®) abuse, dependence, and withdrawal

This article was first published on February 18, 2017. It was last updated/ edited on February 18, 2023. Question from a Member:  I find some patients increase their dose of gabapentin themselves, and use it as a prn [as needed] medication when they are highly anxious. What exactly is the research on the potential addictive…