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Multicenter Study
. 2018 Feb 1;178(2):292-294.
doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.7856.

Gabapentinoid Use in the United States 2002 Through 2015

Michael E Johansen  1   2
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Multicenter Study

Gabapentinoid Use in the United States 2002 Through 2015

Michael E Johansen. JAMA Intern Med. .

Abstract

This cohort study uses 2002-2015 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data to characterize the use of gabapentinoids among the US adult population.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest Disclosures: None reported.

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1.. Gabapentinoid Use in the United States, 2002 Through 2015
The figure identifies the proportion of adults (>17 years) who reported a filled prescription for gabapentin, pregabalin, or a gabapentinoid during a calendar year between 2002 and 2015.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.. Gabapentinoid Use by Subgroups, 2002 Through 2015
The figure identifies the proportion of gabapentinoid users among adults stratified by age (<65 vs ≥65 years), presence of diabetes, Elixhauser comorbidity index, and concomitant use of opioids (0-2 and ≥3 prescriptions) and benzodiazepines (any benzodiazepine prescription).
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