Watch for Signs of Gabapentin Abuse

October 2014

You'll hear more about gabapentin misuse and abuse.

Gabapentin isn't scheduled like pregabalin (Lyrica)...so it doesn't usually raise concerns about abuse or diversion.

Both gabapentin and pregabalin have calming effects...and higher doses can sometimes cause mild euphoria.

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Table of Contents

Opioids Alert Patients About Changes to Their Hydrocodone Combo Rxs
Diabetes Advise Taking "Flozins" in the Morning
Hypertension Recommend Using Three "Core" Meds for Resistant Hypertension
Antithrombotics Encourage Aspirin Alone After a Year for Most Stent Patients
Rheumatoid Arthritis Recommend Folic Acid for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients on Methotrexate
Anxiety Suggest Pregabalin as an Alternative to a Benzodiazepine for Anxiety
Med Synchronization Use Med Sync Tips to Improve Adherence
Supplements Watch for Adverse Effects When Combining Garcinia cambogia and Serotonergic Meds
Respiratory & Allergy Save Xolair as a Last Resort for Chronic Hives
Women's Health Avoid Topical NSAIDs During Pregnancy
COPD Explain How Striverdi Respimat Compares to Arcapta, Foradil, or Serevent
Infectious Diseases Don't Rely on aPTT for Heparin Monitoring in Patients On Oritavancin
Cardiology Consider Recommending a Beta-Blocker for Surgery in High-Risk Patients
Substance Use Disorder Watch for Signs of Gabapentin Abuse