The anti-seizure drug is used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting chemical messengers in the brain and nerves.

People who receive six or more prescriptions of gabapentin for lower back pain are at a significantly higher risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment, a large new study suggests.

A recent study by Case Western University reveals a concerning link between gabapentin, a common drug for nerve pain and epilepsy, and an increased risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment.

I had a pretty severe case of shingles when I was 34 with a large outbreak of blisters on my neck, shoulder and chest. Then a few months ago, I had a mild case with just a few blisters. -- G.E.