Alternatives to gabapentin
1 same-class SPL records vs gabapentin - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Neurontin, Gralise
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
gabapentin ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#10 of 524); 1 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for gabapentin: Gabapentin is used to manage nerve pain after shingles in adults.
Top FAERS reaction fields for gabapentin total 170,034 reports across 10 reactions, set beside pregabalin. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About gabapentin
Gabapentin is a medicine that can treat nerve pain and seizures. It works by calming overactive nerves in the body.
Used for: Gabapentin is used to manage nerve pain after shingles in adults. This is called postherpetic neuralgia. It is also used with other medicines to treat partial seizures in adults and children ages 3 and older who have epilepsy.
1 Anticonvulsant / Nerve Pain Agent peers (wide set)
gabapentin vs pregabalin · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Fatigue" shows the widest count spread between gabapentin and pregabalin in this extract (9,285-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | gabapentin | pregabalin |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 24,397 | 15,112 |
| Nausea | 21,946 | 14,053 |
| Pain | 20,744 | 25,902 |
| Diarrhoea | 17,454 | 9,835 |
| Headache | 17,287 | 12,683 |
| Dizziness | 15,976 | 14,524 |
| Fall | 15,168 | 10,780 |
| Dyspnoea | 13,728 | 10,092 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
gabapentin FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
gabapentin is FAERS corpus rank #10 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 170,034.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does gabapentin sit in FAERS report volume vs Anticonvulsant / Nerve Pain Agent peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for gabapentin: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Neurontin SPL strings.
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