Gabapentin and Anxiety

Treatment of patients with anxiety disorders—with and without concurrent depression—is problematic. Gabapentin, a newer antiepileptic drug, is an attractive alternative to the anxiolytics currently in use. It is effective, has minimal interactions and side effects, and can be used alone or as an adj...

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Published in:Hospital pharmacy (Philadelphia) 2001-08, Vol.36 (8), p.843-845
Main Authors: Norton, John W., Quarles, Emily
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Treatment of patients with anxiety disorders—with and without concurrent depression—is problematic. Gabapentin, a newer antiepileptic drug, is an attractive alternative to the anxiolytics currently in use. It is effective, has minimal interactions and side effects, and can be used alone or as an adjunct to antidepressants. Literature on the treatment of anxiety with gabapentin is reviewed, ten cases of successful treatment of anxiety with and without concurrent depression are reported.
ISSN:0018-5787
1945-1253
DOI:10.1177/001857870103600808