Pregabalin poisoning and rising recreational use: a retrospective observational series.

Katherine Z IsoardiGregory PolkinghorneKeith HarrisGeoffrey K Isbister

Published in: British journal of clinical pharmacology (2020)

Pregabalin overdose does not cause severe toxicity, but rather mild sedation and, uncommonly, seizures. Coma is common in the presence of sedating co-ingestants. Recreational use is increasing.

Keyphrases

neuropathic pain
postoperative pain
oxidative stress
early onset
spinal cord injury
spinal cord
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drug induced
intensive care unit
temporal lobe epilepsy