Look Out for Patients at Risk for Breathing Problems From Gabapentin

December 2016

New warnings will highlight the risks of serious breathing problems with gabapentin (Neurontin, etc).

Current labelling already warns that combining gabapentin and opioids can lead to breathing problems...slowed breathing, sedation, drowsiness, etc.

Now Health Canada is emphasizing that gabapentin alone may also increase the risk of breathing problems.

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Table of Contents

Medication Errors Watch for Meds That Are Prone to 10-Fold Dosing Errors
Adverse Events Add Allergic Reactions to Excipients to Patient Profiles
Medication Errors Avoid Mix-Ups With Trajenta, Trulicity, and Toujeo
Eating Disorders Expect to See Vyvanse Rxs for Treating Binge Eating Disorder
Natural Health Products Expect Patients to Buy Turmeric Supplements for Arthritis, Cancer, and More
Gout Expect More Corticosteroid Rxs for Gout Attacks
Neurology & Pain Look Out for Patients at Risk for Breathing Problems From Gabapentin
Infectious Diseases Don't Be Surprised to See "Watchful Waiting" for Kids With Earaches
Vaccines Shingrix Will Be a Cousin to the Zostavax II Vaccine
Cancer Don't Be Surprised to See Cancer Patients Taking More Than One Opioid for Pain
Women's Health Stay Alert for Meds That Can Decrease Milk Production