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[Pregabalin in prisons: recommendations for the general practitioner].

Year: 2024

Type: other

Abstract: The misuse of pregabalin (Lyrica) has emerged as a common problem in recent years, particularly among vulnerable populations. This reality is reflected in the prison environment, where pregabalin is subject to abuse and trafficking. In this article, we detail the issues surrounding this misuse and our practical strategy for tackling it. It is based on four axes: a) clarification of the indication (or lack thereof); b) support of withdrawal with gabapentin; c) if applicable, management of the symptoms or diseases mentioned (neuropathic pain, epilepsy, etc.) with other treatments, and finally d) addiction counseling.

Source: PubMed

DOI: 10.53738/revmed.2024.20.896.2196

Authors: Jalel Araiedh, Didier Delessert, Yasser Khazaal, Patrick Bodenmann, Jan Novy, Constantin Bondolfi

Institutions: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Centre universitaire de médecine générale et santé publique, Lausanne

Language: English

Topic: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4404607981

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