Can gabapentin help if myoclonus is associated with sensory discomfort?

Reviewed by Yoshinori Abe, MD

Internal Medicine

The provided reference does not give information about gabapentin's effectiveness for myoclonus with sensory discomfort.

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Explanation

The reference provided discusses a case related to gabapentin and reversible hearing issues, but it does not address the use of gabapentin for myoclonus or sensory discomfort. Therefore, based on the available information, it is not possible to determine if gabapentin would be helpful for myoclonus associated with sensory discomfort. For more information on this topic, consulting additional medical literature or a healthcare professional would be necessary.

(References)

Pierce DA, Holt SR, & Reeves-Daniel A. (2008). A probable case of gabapentin-related reversible hearing .... Clinical therapeutics, 18840374.

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