Suicidal ideation and behavior among subjects with substance abuse disorder related to pregabalin - Ibrahim AS, Bayomy RH, Hussein RA, Yousef UM, Elazab WE.
Although pregabalin abuse is increasing worldwide and may be associated with increased suicidal ideation and behavior, few studies were done in Egypt searching for the effect of pregabalin on suicide. Eighty-three patients meeting DSM-IV criteria for subst... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 7, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Lyrica vs. Gabapentin
Title: Lyrica vs. GabapentinCategory: MedicationsCreated: 10/31/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/24/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General)
Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General - August 24, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Pregabalin abuse in adolescence: a case series - Alan BE, K ızılkan MP, Akgül S.
BACKGROUND: Pregabalin is an inhibitor of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and can be abused, especially by polydrug abuser adults. Drug abuse is one of the many risky behaviors that can be seen during adolescence. Here, three adolescents with pregabalin abu... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 30, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Association of benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, pregabalin, and melatonin with traffic accidents: a nationwide cohort and case-crossover study in Danish adults - Osler M, J ørgensen MB.
BACKGROUND: Benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, pregabalin, and melatonin (BZPMs) have been associated with a higher risk of traffic accidents, but the evidence is inconsistent, and lacking for newer drugs. AIM: To examine the association of BZPMs with risk ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 2, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Association of co-prescribing of opioid and benzodiazepine substitutes with incident falls and fractures among older adults: a cohort study - Shah R, Raji MA, Westra J, Kuo YF.
OBJECTIVE: Examine the association between the co-prescribing of opioids, benzodiazepines, gabapentinoids (pregabalin and gabapentin) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors/serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSRI/SNRIs) in different com... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 30, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Drug safety update. Pregabalin (Lyrica): findings of safety study on risks during pregnancy
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has issued a drug safety update following the findings of a safety study on the use of pregabalin during pregnancy.
An observational study of m (Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News)
Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News - April 20, 2022 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
The Effects of Pregabalin vs Placebo on Functional Dyspepsia The Effects of Pregabalin vs Placebo on Functional Dyspepsia
Might the gabapentinoid pregabalin be a safe and effective treatment option for functional dyspepsia?Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 1, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Pregabalin poisoning: evaluation of dose-toxicity relationship - Rietjens SJ, Sikma MA, Hunault CC, de Lange DW, Hondebrink L.
CONTEXT: Pregabalin poisoning is mostly benign, although coma and convulsions occasionally occur. AIM: To determine the dose-toxicity relationship of pregabalin. METHODS: Dose-toxicity data of isolated pregabalin poisonings was collected fr... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 18, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
The occurence and relevance of Pregabalin in traffic offences. A prevalence study - Szewczyk A, Hof C, Muller A, Kocyigit D, Jungen H, Aboutara N, Iwersen-Bergmann S, Andresen-Streichert H.
The aim of the study was to determine the occurrence and relevance of Pregabalin - an anticonvulsant drug - in traffic offences. A total prevalence of 3.3 % was detected in the areas of Hamburg, K öln and Aachen. Judged by the identification of at least on... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 18, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Pregabalin and gabapentin in non-opioid poisoning deaths - Kriikku P, Ojanper ä I.
Post-mortem findings of gabapentinoids have often been connected to drug abuse and especially opioid use. We aimed to investigate whether gabapentinoids have been implicated in the cause of death without the presence of opioids. In a three-year study perio... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 20, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Hooked on the ANXIETY pills experts are calling the new VALIUM
Sharon Davies has a simple message for anyone whose GP recommends they start taking the drug pregabalin to deal with anxiety. 'Don't,' she says. 'Please, just don't.' (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 26, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Increase in pregabalin recreational use in adolescents in France - Dufayet L, Car é W, Deheul S, Laborde-Casterot H, Nisse P, Langrand J, Vodovar D.
This study aims to describe this new and specific po... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 22, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Profile of substance misuse among adolescent and young adult gabapentinoid users: a register-based follow-up study of former adolescent psychiatric inpatients - Peltokorpi J, Hakko H, Riipinen P, Riala K.
Our study examined characteristics of adolescent and young adult study participants using gabapentinoids (gabapentin, pregabalin), with previous history of adolescent psychiatric inpatient hospitalization. Particular focus was on temporal association of ag... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 11, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Gabapentinoid abuse in France: evidence on health consequences and new points of vigilance - Tambon M, Pont é C, Jouanjus E, Fouilhé N, Micallef J, Lapeyre-Mestre M.
This study aims to describe clinical characteristics of gabapentinoi... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 25, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Unintentional exposure to pregabalin in ≤6-year-old children: a nationwide French Poison Control Center study - Dufayet L, Monnet F, Laborde-Casterot H, Caré W, Lekens B, Langrand J, French Poison Control Centers Research Network, Megarbane B, Vodovar D.
INTRODUCTION: In France, pregabalin is widely prescribed in adults but still not approved for children. We aimed to investigate the incidence of pregabalin exposure in ≤6-year-old children, to describe the characteristics and outcome of ingestions involv... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 5, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
