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Gabapentin - Restless Leg Syndrome

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
Un
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Preferred
Patients with severe sleep disturbance, RLS-related / co-morbid pain or history of impulse control disorder

Documentation

Evidence Review
Restless leg syndrome - APC Paper - November 2018
Information
Pregabalin and Gabapentin - Advice for prescribers on risk of misuse - December 2014

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Gabapentin
Indication :
Restless Leg Syndrome
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Brand Names Include :
Neurontin
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Supporting Documents :
2

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Gabapentin is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Restless Leg Syndrome.

Committee Recommendations (1)

07 Nov 18 - Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)

Gabapentin is recommended as a FIRST line option for the treatment of Restless Leg Syndrome, as per CKS guidance.

Link to CKS page - https://cks.nice.org.uk/restless-legs-syndrome   Please note; this is an off-label indication of a licensed medicine.