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gabapentin and Learning Disabilities

gabapentin has been researched along with Learning Disabilities in 4 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.

Learning Disabilities: Conditions characterized by a significant discrepancy between an individual's perceived level of intellect and their ability to acquire new language and other cognitive skills. These may result from organic or psychological conditions. Relatively common subtypes include DYSLEXIA, DYSCALCULIA, and DYSGRAPHIA.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Epilepsy is a common condition in people with learning disabilities with many patients continuing to suffer from seizures despite antiepileptic drug (AED) treatment."5.30A naturalistic study of the use of vigabatrin, lamotrigine and gabapentin in adults with learning disabilities. ( Bhaumik, S; Branford, D; Duggirala, C; Ismail, IA, 1997)
"Epilepsy is a common condition in people with learning disabilities with many patients continuing to suffer from seizures despite antiepileptic drug (AED) treatment."1.30A naturalistic study of the use of vigabatrin, lamotrigine and gabapentin in adults with learning disabilities. ( Bhaumik, S; Branford, D; Duggirala, C; Ismail, IA, 1997)
"In 1993, 27% of patients were being treated for epilepsy and in 1995/6, 30."1.30The management of epilepsy in a hospital for people with a learning disability. ( Carvill, S; Cassidy, G; Clarke, D, 1999)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (75.00)18.2507
2000's1 (25.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Huber, B1
Tomka-Hoffmeister, M1
Hauck, A1
Bhaumik, S2
Branford, D1
Duggirala, C1
Ismail, IA1
Carvill, S1
Clarke, D1
Cassidy, G1

Other Studies

4 other studies available for gabapentin and Learning Disabilities

ArticleYear
Limited efficacy of gabapentin in severe therapy-resistant epilepsies of learning-disabled patients.
    Seizure, 2003, Volume: 12, Issue:8

    Topics: Acetates; Amines; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Epilepsy; Gabapentin; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; Humans

2003
Hypomania induced by gabapentin.
    The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science, 1995, Volume: 167, Issue:4

    Topics: Acetates; Affect; Amines; Anticonvulsants; Bipolar Disorder; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Electroenc

1995
A naturalistic study of the use of vigabatrin, lamotrigine and gabapentin in adults with learning disabilities.
    Seizure, 1997, Volume: 6, Issue:2

    Topics: Acetates; Adult; Aged; Amines; Anticonvulsants; Comorbidity; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Dose-Respo

1997
The management of epilepsy in a hospital for people with a learning disability.
    Seizure, 1999, Volume: 8, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetates; Adult; Aged; Amines; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Drug Uti

1999