Gabapentinoid Prescribing for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gabapentinoids, including gabapentin and pregabalin, are commonly prescribed for neuropathic pain, but robust evidence recommends against using gabapentinoids for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). We aimed to quantify national prescribing patterns of gabapentinoids for CTS.

Methods

We performed a retrospective population-based cohort study using claims data of gabapentinoid-naïve patients with a new diagnosis of CTS (2009-2016). Our primary outcome was a new gabapentinoid fill for CTS. We assessed temporal trends and characteristics associated with a gabapentinoid fill. Multivariable logistic regression was used to evaluate the association between patient-level factors and a new gabapentinoid fill for CTS.

Results

Of the 248 324 previously gaba

SUBMITTER: Billig JI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9896291 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature