Pregabalin misuse: A silent epidemic
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|Dec 2019Abstract
Pregabalin is used to treat numerous conditions ranging from peripheral neuropathy to social phobia. Multiple case reports of its abuse potential and dependence, including withdrawal symptoms, have being published in the world literature. Clinicians in Sri Lanka are now encountering patients who are misusing pregabalin due to various reasons, on a regular basis.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/sljpsyc.v10i2.8208 | Journal eISSN: 2579-2008
Language: English
Page range: 15 - 16
Published on: Dec 23, 2019
Published by: Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2019 A. Hapangama, K. A. L. A. Kuruppuarachchi, published by Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists
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