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gabapentin and Dementia, Vascular

gabapentin has been researched along with Dementia, Vascular in 3 studies

Gabapentin: A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.
gabapentin : A gamma-amino acid that is cyclohexane substituted at position 1 by aminomethyl and carboxymethyl groups. Used for treatment of neuropathic pain and restless legs syndrome.

Dementia, Vascular: An imprecise term referring to dementia associated with CEREBROVASCULAR DISORDERS, including CEREBRAL INFARCTION (single or multiple), and conditions associated with chronic BRAIN ISCHEMIA. Diffuse, cortical, and subcortical subtypes have been described. (From Gerontol Geriatr 1998 Feb;31(1):36-44)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Gabapentin has been administered to several geriatric patients with bipolar disorder and patients with dementia."2.44Use of gabapentin in the treatment of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia: a review of the evidence. ( Kim, Y; Tampi, RR; Wilkins, KM, 2008)
" Optimal dosing remains unclear."1.31Gabapentin for treatment of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. ( Miller, LJ, 2001)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (66.67)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Cooney, C1
Murphy, S1
Tessema, H1
Freyne, A1
Kim, Y1
Wilkins, KM1
Tampi, RR1
Miller, LJ1

Reviews

1 review available for gabapentin and Dementia, Vascular

ArticleYear
Use of gabapentin in the treatment of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia: a review of the evidence.
    Drugs & aging, 2008, Volume: 25, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Alzheimer Disease; Amines; Behavior; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Dementia,

2008

Other Studies

2 other studies available for gabapentin and Dementia, Vascular

ArticleYear
Use of low-dose gabapentin for aggressive behavior in vascular and Mixed Vascular/Alzheimer Dementia.
    The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 2013,Spring, Volume: 25, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Aggression; Alzheimer Disease; Amines; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Dementi

2013
Gabapentin for treatment of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 2001, Volume: 35, Issue:4

    Topics: Acetates; Aggression; Amines; Behavior; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Dementia, Vascular; Excitatory

2001