Gabapentin use and a claim for memory loss in Colorado

Colorado's gabapentin prescribing landscape reflects the state's dual identity: a health-conscious Front Range urban corridor alongside rural mountain and plains communities with limited healthcare access and elevated chronic pain rates. The state's large veteran population and outdoor recreation culture produce musculoskeletal injuries that drive gabapentin prescribing, while the opioid crisis — particularly acute in mountain communities like Pueblo and the Western Slope — has pushed clinicians toward gabapentinoid alternatives. Colorado has not scheduled gabapentin as a controlled substance. The Denver metro area concentrates most of the state's neurology resources, meaning rural Coloradans experiencing gabapentin-induced cognitive decline may face significant barriers to diagnosis and treatment.

For the overall process and updates, read the Gabapentin use and a claim for memory loss overview. This page covers the local information available for Colorado.