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gabapentin and Obesity

gabapentin has been researched along with Obesity in 5 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.

Obesity: A status with BODY WEIGHT that is grossly above the recommended standards, usually due to accumulation of excess FATS in the body. The standards may vary with age, sex, genetic or cultural background. In the BODY MASS INDEX, a BMI greater than 30.0 kg/m2 is considered obese, and a BMI greater than 40.0 kg/m2 is considered morbidly obese (MORBID OBESITY).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" GBP has a favorable adverse effect profile in therapeutic dosing with the most common reported effects being dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness, weight gain, and peripheral edema."1.42An acute gabapentin fatality: a case report with postmortem concentrations. ( Cantrell, FL; Gary, RD; McIntyre, IM; Mena, O, 2015)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (20.00)29.6817
2010's4 (80.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Rupniewska-Ladyko, A2
Malec-Milewska, M1
Kraszewska, E1
Pirozynski, M1
Kendall, MC1
Castro-Alves, LJ1
Cantrell, FL1
Mena, O1
Gary, RD1
McIntyre, IM1

Trials

1 trial available for gabapentin and Obesity

ArticleYear
Gabapentin before laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy reduces postoperative oxycodone consumption in obese patients: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial.
    Minerva anestesiologica, 2018, Volume: 84, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Analgesics; Analgesics, Opioid; Double-Blind Method; Drug Utilization; Fema

2018

Other Studies

4 other studies available for gabapentin and Obesity

ArticleYear
Opioid consumption after surgery: what is clinically significant?
    Minerva anestesiologica, 2018, Volume: 84, Issue:6

    Topics: Analgesics, Opioid; Double-Blind Method; Gabapentin; Gastrectomy; Humans; Laparoscopy; Obesity; Oxyc

2018
The influence of gabapentin on postoperative outcome in obese patients.
    Minerva anestesiologica, 2018, Volume: 84, Issue:6

    Topics: Analgesics; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Double-Blind Method; Gabapentin; Gastrectomy; Humans; Lapar

2018
An acute gabapentin fatality: a case report with postmortem concentrations.
    International journal of legal medicine, 2015, Volume: 129, Issue:4

    Topics: Amines; Analgesics; Cardiovascular Diseases; Chromatography, Liquid; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Fe

2015
Valproate and other anticonvulsants for psychiatric disorders.
    The Medical letter on drugs and therapeutics, 2000, Dec-11, Volume: 42, Issue:1094

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Acetates; Adult; Amines; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anticonvulsants; Bipolar

2000