Gabapentin Opiates

Gabapentin, tiagabine, other anticonvulsants, even opiates if done by experts while monitoring carefully in difficulf cases (for chronic pain)... 

For postherpetic neuralgia, gabapentin can decrease concomitant opiate use... 

Usually administered as adjunctive medication to benzodiazepines, SSRIs, and/or SNRIs in the treatment of anxiety disorders and to SNRIs, gabapentin, other anticonvulsants, and even opiates in the treatment of chronic pain... 

Pharmacologic treatment of RLS includes dopaminergic agents, benzodiazepines, opioids, or anticonvulsants. In mild cases of RLS, benzodiazepines may be first-line agents. Clonazepam, lorazepam, triazolam, and temazepam have been effective. Clonazepam 0.5 to 2 mg is most frequently studied. Opiates such as methadone 5 to 20 mg, codeine 30 to 120 mg, and oxycodone 2.5 mg are very effective, but the development of tolerance is a concern. Abuse potential with opiates is also a concern due to the chronic nature of the condition. Other agents that have been used include apomorphine, amantadine, tramadol, magnesium, oxycodone, propoxyphene, gabapentin, bromocriptine, clonidine, and carbamazepine. Tolerance may de-... 

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