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ArticlePharmacy (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Effectiveness of Gabapentinoids in Neuropathic Pain: A Single-Center Retrospective Study at a Specialized Institution in Mexico.

Carlos Eduardo Estrada-De La Rosa, Felipe Alexis Avalos-Salgado, Nancy Evelyn Navarro-Ruiz, Erika Fabiola López-Villalobos, Roberto de Jesús Sandoval-Muñiz, Monserratt Abud-González, María Luisa Muñoz-Almaguer, Raymundo Escutia-Gutiérrez

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Carlos Eduardo Estrada-De La RosaInstituto Jalisciense de Alivio al Dolor y Cuidados Paliativos, Secretaria de Salud Jalisco, Zapopan 45150, Mexico.
Felipe Alexis Avalos-SalgadoDepartamento de Farmacobiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías (CUCEI), Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44430, Mexico.
Nancy Evelyn Navarro-RuizDepartamento de Vida Saludable y Promoción de la Salud, Centro Universitario de Tlajomulco, Universidad de Guadalajara, Tlajomulco de Zuñiga 45641, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0002-2910-5557
Erika Fabiola López-VillalobosLaboratorio de Análisis Clínicos e Investigación Traslacional, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías (CUCEI), Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44430, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0002-7344-1283
Roberto de Jesús Sandoval-MuñizPrograma de Capacitación Región Sanitaria XI Centro-Tonalá, Secretaría de Salud Jalisco, Guadalajara 44730, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0001-7111-1793
Monserratt Abud-GonzálezDepartamento de Farmacobiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías (CUCEI), Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44430, Mexico.
María Luisa Muñoz-AlmaguerDepartamento de Farmacobiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías (CUCEI), Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44430, Mexico.
Raymundo Escutia-GutiérrezDepartamento de Farmacobiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías (CUCEI), Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44430, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0002-3072-0987

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesGabapentinoids are first-line treatments for neuropathic pain (NP); however, real-world evidence regarding their safety and effectiveness in complex clinical populations remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety profile of gabapentinoid therapy in patients managed within a specialized pain relief institution.

methodsA retrospective cohort study (

resultsThe cohort (mean age 66.2 ± 15.3 years) presented 100% comorbidity and polypharmacy (66.1% opioids; 67.9% antidepressants). Although all patients showed improvement, only 35.8% achieved "maximal improvement." Pregabalin demonstrated faster VAS reduction than gabapentin (

conclusionsGabapentinoids are effective for long-term NP management; however, their use is consistently associated with non-serious ADEs. In specialized settings characterized by extensive CNS-active polypharmacy, proactive pharmacovigilance and multidisciplinary oversight are essential to balance analgesic effectiveness with medication safety.

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adverse drug reactionsgabapentinoidsmedication safetyMexiconeuropathic painpain management

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PMCPMC13118929

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