Gabapentin and Subdural hygroma - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Subdural hygroma is reported as a side effect among people who take Gabapentin (gabapentin), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Euthyrox, and have Haemorrhage in pregnancy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Subdural hygroma 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 neuralgia. eHealthMe is studying from 322,987 Gabapentin users. Check the latest studies of Gabapentin.

What is Subdural hygroma?

Subdural hygroma (subdural collection of cerebrospinal fluid (csf), without blood) is found to be associated with 40 drugs and 170 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Subdural hygroma.

On Aug, 08, 2026

313,421 people reported to have side effects when taking Gabapentin.
Among them, 24 people (0.01%) have Subdural hygroma.

Could Gabapentin cause Subdural hygroma?

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Gabapentin when they have Subdural hygroma? *

What is the gender of people who have Subdural hygroma when taking Gabapentin? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Subdural hygroma when taking Gabapentin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Gabapentin? *

Euthyrox: 24 people, 100.00%
Escitalopram: 22 people, 91.67%
Progesterone: 12 people, 50.00%
Escitalopram Oxalate: 1 person, 4.17%

What are other side effects people have besides Subdural hygroma? *

Gastroschisis (a hole in the abdominal wall): 24 people, 100.00%
Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect): 21 people, 87.50%
Oligohydramnios (a condition in pregnancy characterized by a deficiency of amniotic fluid): 3 people, 12.50%
Hydrops Foetalis (fetus characterized by an accumulation of fluid): 3 people, 12.50%
Retroplacental Haematoma (blood collection entirely behind the placenta): 2 people, 8.33%
Haemorrhage In Pregnancy (bleeding in pregnancy): 2 people, 8.33%
Birth Control: 1 person, 4.17%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Haemorrhage In Pregnancy (bleeding in pregnancy): 17 people, 70.83%
Tension Headache: 15 people, 62.50%
Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect): 5 people, 20.83%

* 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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