Michael Anthony
9 Apr 2014 · Coroner Andrew Harris · London (Inner South)
The coroner's concerns
1. Gabapentin prescribed to Type 1 diabetic patient
“It was not known whether Gabapentin was contraindicated to be prescribed in the deceased, who suffered severe Type 1 diabetes, or whether the prescribing doctors were aware of the rare side effect of Gabapentin in precipitating diabetic coma. If they were not there would be a potentially avoidable risk to other patients.”