Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 103737

Gabapentin: Side Effects

Tabled: 7 January 2026

Answered: 13 January 2026

Question

Tim Farron

Liberal Democrat — Westmorland and Lonsdale

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether prescribing guidelines for Gabapentin include warnings about potential risks associated with extended use.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed

There are a number of resources available to prescribers to advise them on the potential risks associated with extended use of gabapentin.The British National Formulary (BNF) for adults provides healthcare professionals with a range of information on the ...

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