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| Hans-Günter Meyer-Thompson | Gabapentinoide

Is the non-medical use of pregabalin related to reward/relief craving coupled to an unbalanced opioid system?

Is the non-medical use of pregabalin related to reward/relief craving coupled to an unbalanced opioid system?

Della Rocca F., Cosentino V., Carbone M.G., Maremmani A.G.I., and Maremmani I.

Conclusions: This paper adds to the growing body of literature suggesting that pregabalin has a non-medical use potential. When prescribing pregabalin, clinicians should consider completing a risk assessment for non-medical use, especially in patients with a Substance Use Disorder history. Therefore, pregabalin off-label prescriptions should be carefully considered.

Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems, Published Ahead of Print, July 14, 2020

Is the non-medical use of pregabalin related to reward/relief craving coupled to an unbalanced opioid system?