Observational study suggests an increased risk of adverse events with the use of perioperative Gabapentin for pain management.

Perioperative Gabapentin Use and In-Hospital Adverse Clinical Events Among Older Adults After Major Surgery – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)

Invited Commentary: Perioperative Gabapentin Use in Older Adults: Revisiting Multimodal Pain Management – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)

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