Gabapentin Linked to Better Glioblastoma Survival

Link: ScienceDaily – Patients with glioblastoma who received gabapentin lived longer, study suggests

What the Study Did: A retrospective study at Mass General Brigham analyzed glioblastoma patient records, comparing outcomes with or without gabapentin prescriptions.

Summary: Glioblastoma patients receiving gabapentin showed longer survival than those who did not.

Why It Matters: Cognitive effects of adjuvant meds matter—gabapentin may provide unexpected cognitive or symptom relief for brain tumor patients.

Patient Takeaway: Sometimes medications you’re taking (like gabapentin) can have more or less of a cognitive impact. If you’re concerned about cognitive abilities and aren’t sure whether they’re due to medication side effects of another source, an evaluation may be helpful.