Pregabalin-associated myoclonic encephalopathy without evidence of drug accumulation in a patient with acute renal failure

Pregabalin, used for treating partial epilepsy and neuropathic pain, is usually well tolerated. Patients with impaired renal function are at risk to develop more serious adverse events. A 64-year-old woman was admitted in the Emergency Department for altered consciousness and abnormal movements. She...

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Main Authors: F Courtois, D Borrey, V Haufroid, P Hantson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Nephrology
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Online Access:http://www.indianjnephrol.org/article.asp?issn=0971-4065;year=2014;volume=24;issue=1;spage=48;epage=50;aulast=Courtois