Friday, November 15, 2013

"Gabapentin Treatment for Alcohol Dependence"
JAMA IM Nov 4
http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1764009 
"Conclusions and Relevance  Gabapentin (particularly the 1800-mg dosage) was effective in treating alcohol dependence and relapse-related symptoms of insomnia, dysphoria, and craving, with a favorable safety profile. Increased implementation of pharmacological treatment of alcohol dependence in primary care may be a major benefit of gabapentin as a treatment option for alcohol dependence."

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