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Risks of gabapentin for post-operative pain in the elderly. — October 5, 2022

Risks of gabapentin for post-operative pain in the elderly.

Summary: For adults over age 65 having major surgery, avoiding the addition of gabapentin for post-operative analgesia may be associated with lower rates of delirium, new antipsychotic use and pneumonia.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36121671/

Strength of Recommendation = B