Generalized Neutrophilic Fixed Drug Eruption Induced by Gabapentin

Abstract

A 65-year-old woman was referred to our clinic with multiple erythematous plaques on the trunk and arms (Figure 1). The eruption occurred three days after starting a 75 mg daily dose of gabapentin prescribed by a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist for neuropathic pain in her arm. The skin lesions were accompanied by a fever of 38.3°C. The laboratory investigations revealed a white blood count of 18.820/mm3 and neutrophilic leukocytosis with a percentage of 89.4%. Further investigations revealed no infectious condition