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This sheet discusses gabapentin use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, offering guidance on potential risks and safety considerations. Consult your doctor before you stop taking gabapentin. Never stop taking this medication all at once. Your doctor can help develop a plan to help you taper off. While gabapentin (Neurontin) is now used in a wide variety of clinical settings — for epilepsy, pain management, restless leg syndrome, anxiety, and sleep disturbance – there is relatively little information regarding its reproductive safety. Off-label uses for gabapentin include the treatment of nerve pain, tremors, fibromyalgia, restless leg syndrome, alcohol dependence, and hot flashes in perimenopausal or menopausal women. While side effects of gabapentin in women are similar to those experienced by men, hormonal variations and metabolism may cause some differences. This sheet is about exposure to gabapentin in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. Overall, gabapentin is considered a relatively safe medication for pregnant women, but it is always important to speak with your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication during pregnancy. What Is Gabapentin? Gabapentin (Neurontin) is an antiepileptic drug that is now used to treat a wide variety of clinical settings — for the treatment of pain management, restless leg syndrome, anxiety, and sleep disturbance. So far, data regarding the use of gabapentin during pregnancy has been reassuring, and it does not appear that gabapentin Data from the Medicaid Analytic eXtract The largest study to date Ideally, women planning a pregnancy should speak to their GP or specialist to determine whether gabapentin is still the best medicine for them. Women with an unplanned pregnancy while taking gabapentin should be reviewed at the earliest opportunity by their GP or specialist. Pregnancy Registry: If you become pregnant while taking gabapentin, talk to your healthcare provider about registering with the North American Antiepileptic Drug (NAAED) Pregnancy Registry. Ideally, women planning a pregnancy should speak to their GP or specialist to determine whether gabapentin is still the best medicine for them. Women with an unplanned pregnancy while taking gabapentin should be reviewed at the earliest opportunity by their GP or specialist. This sheet is about exposure to gabapentin in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is gabapentin? Gabapentin is a medication that has been used to prevent and control partial seizures, treat some forms [] Gabapentin withdrawal during pregnancy requires careful management to protect both the mother and the developing baby. Abruptly stopping gabapentin can lead to severe withdrawal symptoms, including anxiety, seizures, and other complications, which can be dangerous during pregnancy. Risks of taking gabapentin while pregnant Are you pregnant and considering taking gabapentin for pain relief? Think twice before making the decision. Gabapentin, a commonly prescribed medication for treating seizures and nerve pain, has recently raised concerns regarding its safety during pregnancy. If you become pregnant while taking gabapentin, talk to your healthcare provider about registering with the North American Antiepileptic Drug (NAAED) Pregnancy Registry. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about the safety of antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy. You can enroll in this registry by calling 1-888-233-2334. Methods A systematic review was performed in PubMed and Reprotox using the search terms: “gabapentin”, “pregabalin”, “antiepileptic drugs” and terms associated with pregnancy. We included all studies in English that reported on the use and safety of gabapentin and pregabalin during pregnancy. Gabapentin can be used during breastfeeding, but there are important considerations and potential risks to be aware of. Here’s a breakdown of the guidelines and warnings for breastfeeding mothers taking gabapentin: 1. Gabapentin Transfer to Breast Milk Gabapentin does pass into breast milk, but typically in low concentrations. Despite the widespread use, only sparse information is available on the safety of gabapentin during pregnancy. We sought to evaluate the association between gabapentin exposure during pregnancy and risk of adverse neonatal and maternal outcomes. Advice and warnings for the use of Gabapentin during pregnancy. FDA Pregnancy Category C - Risk cannot be ruled out Pregnancy Registry: If you become pregnant while taking gabapentin tablets, talk to your healthcare provider about registering with the North American Antiepileptic Drug (NAAED) Pregnancy Registry.
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