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| Hans-Günter Meyer-Thompson | Gabapentinoide

Overview: What is gabapentin?

Overview: What is gabapentin?

Gabapentin is a prescription medication known as a gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) analogue. GABA reduces the excitability of nerve cells (neurons) in the brain, which play a role in seizures and the transmission of pain signals. Gabapentin mirrors the effects of GABA calming excited neurons.

Gabapentin is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. (Cleveland Clinic, USA, aufgerufen am 21.10.2025)

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/21561-gabapentin