Gabapentin is quite popular with physicians for numerous off-label uses. It is considered to be relatively safe to administer (has few side effects and few dangerous interactions with other drugs). Because it mimics the actions of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA, it can be used in many situations where other medicines that could potentially have serious side effects might present a potential issue; for example, benzodiazepines might not the best course of action due to their highly addictive nature.