Seven randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis evaluating the efficacy and safety of preoperative gabapentin and pregabalin for postoperative analgesia following total hip arthroplasty. In all studies, gabapentin and/or pregabalin were compared to either placebo or no intervention. Pooled results demonstrated significantly lower cumulative morphine consumption with gabapentin compared to control up to 24 hours after surgery, and with pregabalin compared to control up to 48 hours after surgery. In contrast, pooled pain scores at rest or on mobilization did not demonstrate significantly lower scores with either gabapentin or pregabalin compared to control. In fact, pain scores during mobilization after 48 hours were significantly higher among gabapentin groups compared to control groups.