NYT: The painkiller used for just about everything

[drusso]

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The Painkiller Used for Just About Anything

In huge numbers, older people are taking gabapentin for a variety of conditions, including itching, alcohol dependence and sciatica. “It’s crazy,” one expert said.

www.nytimes.com

 

[gaspasser127]

The pendulum will swing back towards opioids

 

[drrosenrosen]

What exactly is the point of that article? I'm trying to identify the angle.

 

[Ferrismonk]

To sell ads.

 

[Baron Samedi]

I take it to prevent sleepwalking and it's been phenomenal.