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.