Common back-pain drug may be linked to higher dementia risk, large study finds

More prescriptions = more risk
Like any medication, gabapentin can cause side effects. Some of the more common ones include feeling dizzy, unusually tired, experiencing swelling from fluid retention, and having a dry mouth. Earlier research has also linked gabapentin use to potential breathing problems.

However, the study from Case Western Reserve University found a clear pattern: the more gabapentin someone took, the greater the cognitive risks.