Gabapentin (Neurontin) does NOT work for diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

January 1

This comes from an ongoing lawsuit against Pfizer for promoting unapproved uses of Neurontin. Pfizer is now accused of suppressing studies that show Neurontin does NOT relieve diabetes-related nerve pain.

This is a big surprise. Gabapentin is frequently used "off-label" in these patients...and is supported in guidelines.

Tell patients not to overreact.

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