Gabapentin use, abuse, and the US opioid epidemic: the case for reclassification as a controlled substance and the need for pharmacovigilance
Alyssa M Peckham, Maria J Ananickal, David A Sclar Department of Pharmacy Practice, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale, Glendale, AZ, USA Abstract: The abuse potential of gabapentin is well documented; with gabapentin having been noted as an agent highly sought after for use in poten...
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Dove Medical Press
2018-08-01
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| Series: | Risk Management and Healthcare Policy |
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| Online Access: | https://www.dovepress.com/gabapentin-use-abuse-and-the-us-opioid-epidemic-the-case-for-reclassif-peer-reviewed-article-RMHP |