Gabapentin-induced Alopecia: A Rare Adverse Effect Unveiled
oleh: Stephy Rachel Thomas, Swetha Reba Mathews, John K. John, Sara Kurien Kodiattu
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| Diterbitkan: | Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-04-01 |
Deskripsi
Gabapentin is an antiepileptic drug which is effective in managing specific forms of neuropathic pain. It is widely used due to its efficacy and safety. Alopecia is a rare adverse drug reaction of gabapentin. We herein report the case of a 73-year-old female who developed severe hair loss after initiating treatment with gabapentin for thoracic radiculopathy.