Gabapentin and Retinal toxicity - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Retinal toxicity is reported as a side effect among people who take Gabapentin (gabapentin), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Elmiron, and have Cystitis interstitial.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Retinal toxicity when taking Gabapentin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 313,421 people who have side effects when taking Gabapentin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Gabapentin?

Gabapentin has active ingredients of gabapentin. It is often used in peripheral neuropathy. eHealthMe is studying from 322,987 Gabapentin users. Check the latest studies of Gabapentin.

What is Retinal toxicity?

Retinal toxicity (retina damage due to medication) is found to be associated with 63 drugs and 119 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Retinal toxicity.

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On Aug, 23, 2026

313,421 people reported to have side effects when taking Gabapentin.
Among them, 16 people (0.01%) have Retinal toxicity.

Could Gabapentin cause Retinal toxicity?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Gabapentin when they have Retinal toxicity? *

What is the gender of people who have Retinal toxicity when taking Gabapentin? *

female: 92.86 %
male: 7.14 %

What is the age of people who have Retinal toxicity when taking Gabapentin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Gabapentin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Retinal toxicity? *

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 4 people, 25.00%
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased: 3 people, 18.75%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 2 people, 12.50%
Mean Cell Haemoglobin Increased (more than normal haemoglobin per red blood cell in a sample of blood): 2 people, 12.50%
Maculopathy (a condition or disease of the macula, the small spot in the retina where vision is keenest): 2 people, 12.50%
Macular Degeneration (painless eye condition that leads to the gradual loss of central vision): 2 people, 12.50%
Joint Swelling: 2 people, 12.50%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 12.50%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 2 people, 12.50%
Genital Ulceration (ulcers on sex organ): 2 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cystitis Interstitial (unknown cause characterized by bladder pain): 9 people, 56.25%
Depression: 7 people, 43.75%
High Blood Cholesterol: 6 people, 37.50%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 37.50%
Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 37.50%
Sleep Disorder: 5 people, 31.25%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 4 people, 25.00%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 3 people, 18.75%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 3 people, 18.75%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 3 people, 18.75%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

de Landaluce, L. O., Carbonell, P., Asensio, C., Escoda, N., López, P., & Laporte, J. R. , "Gabapentin and Pregabalin and Risk of Atrial Fibrillation in the Elderly: A Population-Based Cohort Study in an Electronic Prescription Database", Drug safety, 2018 Jan .
Scarff JR, "The Potential for Somnambulism Associated with Gabapentin", The Internet Journal of Psychiatry, 2014 Jan .
de Landaluce, L. O., Carbonell, P., Asensio, C., Escoda, N., López, P., & Laporte, J. R. , "Gabapentin and Pregabalin and Risk of Atrial Fibrillation in the Elderly: A Population-Based Cohort Study in an Electronic Prescription Database", Drug safety, 2018 Jan .
Scarff JR, "The Potential for Somnambulism Associated with Gabapentin", The Internet Journal of Psychiatry, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on gabapentin (the active ingredients of Gabapentin) and Gabapentin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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