is gabapentin used for fibromyalgia
Is there a role for the generic Gabapentin in the fight against fibromyalgia? Gabapentin is the generic for Pfizerâs Neurontin and is a medication thatâs used as an anticonvulsant and an analgesic. It was originally developed to treat epilepsy and is currently used to relieve neuropathic pain, shingles and restless leg syndrome. Now a new study a published in Pain Practice suggests that extended-release Gabapentin holds promise for treating fibromyalgia.