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10-Rupee Pills Fuel Youth Intoxication Trend: Gabapentin Misuse Alarms Experts

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News18•26-02-2026, 13:41

10-Rupee Pills Fuel Youth Intoxication Trend: Gabapentin Misuse Alarms Experts

•Youth in cities like Ahmedabad are using 10-rupee Gabapentin pills for intoxication, mixing them in cold drinks.
•Gabapentin, a back pain medicine, is easily available as it's not on the Narcotics Schedule.
•Experts warn of health risks and potential death from overdose, emphasizing that no medicine should be taken without a doctor's advice.
•The drug, prescribed for nerve pain, can cause dizziness and drowsiness even at low doses; higher doses pose serious risks.
•Misuse can lead to addiction, and suddenly stopping the medicine can increase seizures.

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