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gabapentin and Weight Gain

gabapentin has been researched along with Weight Gain in 8 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.

Weight Gain: Increase in BODY WEIGHT over existing weight.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The authors reviewed changes in body weight in 44 patients treated with Gabapentin (GPN) for a period of 12 or more months."7.69Changes in body weight with chronic, high-dose gabapentin therapy. ( DeCerce, J; DeToledo, JC; Ramsay, RE; Toledo, C, 1997)
"We showed a preventative effect of intrathecal gabapentin on the development of nerve injury-induced mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia."3.77Chronic intrathecal infusion of gabapentin prevents nerve ligation-induced pain in rats. ( Chen, CC; Cheng, JK; Chu, LC; Hung, YC; Lin, CS; Tsaur, ML; Wang, TY, 2011)
"The authors reviewed changes in body weight in 44 patients treated with Gabapentin (GPN) for a period of 12 or more months."3.69Changes in body weight with chronic, high-dose gabapentin therapy. ( DeCerce, J; DeToledo, JC; Ramsay, RE; Toledo, C, 1997)
"Gabapentin has been used effectively for neuropathic pain with mild side effects."1.35Gabapentin and sexual dysfunction: report of two cases. ( Dalal, A; Zhou, L, 2008)

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (25.00)18.2507
2000's3 (37.50)29.6817
2010's3 (37.50)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
da Cunha Leal, P1
Rey Moura, EC1
Jorge Dino Cossetti, R1
Ramos do Nascimento, J1
Portela Bogéa Serra, IC1
de Paulo Ribeiro, B1
Álvares Marques Vale, A1
Silva de Azevedo Dos Santos, AP1
Fernandes do Nascimento, FR1
Kimiko Sakata, R1
Matagne, V1
Ehinger, Y1
Saidi, L1
Borges-Correia, A1
Barkats, M1
Bartoli, M1
Villard, L1
Roux, JC1
Chu, LC1
Tsaur, ML1
Lin, CS1
Hung, YC1
Wang, TY1
Chen, CC1
Cheng, JK1
Wilton, LV1
Shakir, S1
Maggioni, F1
Ruffatti, S1
Dainese, F1
Mainardi, F1
Zanchin, G1
Dalal, A1
Zhou, L1
Gidal, BE1
Maly, MM1
Nemire, RE1
Haley, K1
DeToledo, JC1
Toledo, C1
DeCerce, J1
Ramsay, RE1

Trials

1 trial available for gabapentin and Weight Gain

ArticleYear
Weight variations in the prophylactic therapy of primary headaches: 6-month follow-up.
    The journal of headache and pain, 2005, Volume: 6, Issue:4

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Adult; Amines; Amitriptyline; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anticonvulsants

2005

Other Studies

7 other studies available for gabapentin and Weight Gain

ArticleYear
High dose gabapentin does not alter tumor growth in mice but reduces arginase activity and increases superoxide dismutase, IL-6 and MCP-1 levels in Ehrlich ascites.
    BMC research notes, 2019, Jan-25, Volume: 12, Issue:1

    Topics: Analgesics; Animals; Arginase; Breast Neoplasms; Carcinoma, Ehrlich Tumor; Chemokine CCL2; Disease M

2019
A codon-optimized Mecp2 transgene corrects breathing deficits and improves survival in a mouse model of Rett syndrome.
    Neurobiology of disease, 2017, Volume: 99

    Topics: Amines; Animals; Apnea; Codon; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Dependovirus; Disease Models, Animal; Di

2017
Chronic intrathecal infusion of gabapentin prevents nerve ligation-induced pain in rats.
    British journal of anaesthesia, 2011, Volume: 106, Issue:5

    Topics: Amines; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Animals; Cauda Equina; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Disease Models

2011
A postmarketing surveillance study of gabapentin as add-on therapy for 3,100 patients in England.
    Epilepsia, 2002, Volume: 43, Issue:9

    Topics: Acetates; Adolescent; Adult; Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems; Age Factors; Aged; Aged, 80 an

2002
Gabapentin and sexual dysfunction: report of two cases.
    The neurologist, 2008, Volume: 14, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Amines; Analgesics; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Female; Gabapentin; gamma-Aminobutyric

2008
Weight gain and gabapentin therapy.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 1995, Volume: 29, Issue:10

    Topics: Acetates; Adult; Amines; Anticonvulsants; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Female; Gabapentin; gamma-Ami

1995
Changes in body weight with chronic, high-dose gabapentin therapy.
    Therapeutic drug monitoring, 1997, Volume: 19, Issue:4

    Topics: Acetates; Adolescent; Adult; Amines; Anticonvulsants; Body Weight; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Fema

1997