Gabapentin for intractable hiccups in palliative care.

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Gabapentin for intractable hiccups in palliative care. Abstract Text:

Monica L Tegeler,Steven J Baumrucker,

Intractable hiccups are not common in the general population or in the palliative care population but can adversely impact quality of life and cause other complications such as weight loss and sleep disturbance. Many treatments have been proposed for intractable hiccups, but there is little consensus regarding treatment in the medical literature. This is partly because hiccups are relatively uncommon and many of the proposed treatments are unproven or have long-term side effects. Pharmacologic treatments rather than home remedies or surgical treatments are more appropriate for the palliative care patient. Gabapentin is a promising medication for the treatment of intractable hiccups for its safety, lack of serious side effects, and rapid onset of action. Further research is indicated to determine whether gabapentin is consistently effective.

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ML Tegeler,SJ Baumrucker,

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PUBLICATION TYPE: Journal Article

Journal: The American journal of hospice & palliative care

VOLUME: 25

Page Numbers: 52-4

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ISSN: 1049-9091

DAY: 22

MONTH: 02

YEAR: 2008

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LANGUAGE: eng

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AFFILIATION: East Tennessee State University College of Medicine, Kingsport, Tennessee.

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MEDLINETA: Am J Hosp Palliat Care

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