Joseph Osborne II, Pharm.D. (@JOzempic) describes the pharmacology of the gabapentinoids, reviews literature pertaining to perioperative gabapentinoid use for acute pain management and identifies toxicity, misuse, and abuse considerations relating to gabapentinoid use. 

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