Is Neurontin (Gabapentin) a “Narcotic”?
Neurontin (Gabapentin) is a drug that has been on the market since 1993 for which it was initially approved to treat epileptic seizures as an adjunct. It has anticonvulsant properties, but is also considered to have analgesic effects and is sometimes helpful for pain reduction. Approximately 10 years after Gabapentin’s initial approval to treat epilepsy, it …