In this article the author explores the risks associated with the prescription of pregabalin (Lyrica) to those patients who have had a prior history of alcohol and/or other substance misuse problems. It is suggested that the abuse potential of pregabalin may have been underestimated and that a number of recent studies tend to indicate there is in fact a considerable risk of abuse of pregabalin when this drug is prescribed to patients who have a history of substance misuse.

Pregabalin abuse risk is significantly higher when prescribed to patients with a history of substance misuse, and its abuse potential may have been underestimated.

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Pregabalin Abuse and the Risks Associated for Patients with a Previous History of Substance Misuse

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