The present case illustrates the effectiveness of gabapentin as a treatment of burning mouth syndrome. Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a debilitating disorder characterized by persistent and painful oral burning sensations. Burning mouth syndrome is a chronic idiopathic intractable intraoral dysaesthesia that remains a challenge to clinicians due to its poorly understood pathogenesis and inconsistent response to various treatments. This review aimed to study the short- ABSTRACT Burning mouth syndrome is a challenging condition in terms of both diagnosis and management. These challenges lead to frustration for patients and difficulties for dental practitioners. Unfortunately, delays are common between initial presentation and definitive diagnosis, and also between diagnosis and appropriate management. Gabapentin is a drug treatment often tried in the burning mouth syndrome community, where 2,338 members have shared their treatment experiences. It has been reported as tried by 10% of the members with positive effectiveness reports. Ranked #1 most tried and #3 most effective. Yes: Gabapentin has been used to treat burning mouth syndrome, but there are several causes of the syndrome so make sure see have looked at all possible causes. sometimes nothing obvious can be found and then treat symptoms with gabapentin. Burning mouth syndrome is a debilitating disorder involving oral pain that may have at least 4 underlying causes. Although several treatments have been proposed, none seems to be universally Burning mouth syndrome is characterized by a burning sensation in the tongue or other oral sites, usually in the absence of clinical and laboratory findings. Affected patients often present with Abstract and Figures Purpose: The objective of this retrospective pilot study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Gabapentin in patients with primary burning mouth syndrome (BMS). Reviews and ratings for Gabapentin when used in the treatment of burning mouth syndrome. 13 reviews submitted with a 6.3 average score. I did try taking clonazepam .75 mg per day for a month, and it didn't seem to do anything ,although it has worked for many people.It has a high success rating for burning mouth syndrome relief. My E.N.T. has also recommended taking Gabapentin, but I have the same fear as you, and worry about how it could change me as a person. Check whether Burning mouth syndrome is associated with a drug or a condition. On Apr, 20, 2025 313,421 people reported to have side effects when taking Gabapentin. Among them, 22 people (0.01%) have Burning mouth syndrome. Abstract Objective: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of topical gabapentin solution (250 mg/mL) for the management of burning mouth syndrome (BMS). Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic oral pain syndrome that primarily affects peri- and postmenopausal women. It is characterized by oral mucosal burning and may be associated with dysgeusia, paresthesia, dysesthesia, and xerostomia. The etiology of the disease process is unknown, but is thoug Objective The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of topical gabapentin solution (250 mg/mL) for the management of burning mouth syndrome (BMS). Study design A retrospective chart review was conducted of all patients diagnosed with BMS and managed with gabapentin 250 mg/mL solution (swish and spit) between January 2021 and October 2022. Patient-reported Abstract Objective The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of topical gabapentin solution (250 mg/mL) for the management of burning mouth syndrome (BMS). Burning mouth syndrome (BMS), a burning sensation in the lips, tongue, palate, and other parts of the mouth, can be a side effect of certain medications. Learn more. Initial treatments with nortriptyline hydrochloride and sertraline hydrochloride were contraindicated because of adverse effects, but the administration of gabapentin significantly reduced oral burning. The present case illustrates the effectiveness of gabapentin as a treatment of burning mouth syndrome. López-D'alessandro E, Escovich L. Combination of alpha lipoic acid and gabapentin, its efficacy in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome: A randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial. Abstract Objective The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of topical gabapentin solution (250 mg/mL) for the management of burning mouth syndrome (BMS). The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of topical gabapentin solution (250 mg/mL) for the management of burning mouth syndrome (BMS). A retrospective chart review was conducted of all patients diagnosed with
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