A New Threat in Adolescence: Pregabalin Abuse

Pregabalin is a new generation gabapentinoid that exerts its effect by causing a decrease in release of neurotransmitters such as glutamate, noradrenaline, and substance P. It is currently used for neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia treatment and has anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, and analgesic effects...

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Published in:Journal of Behçet Uz Children's Hospital
Main Authors: Betül Öztürk, İlknur Bodur, Aysun Tekeli, Ayla Akça Çağlar, Can Demir Karacan, Nilden Tuygun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Izmir Dr. Behcet Uz Children’s Hospital 2019-07-01
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Online Access:https://jag.journalagent.com/z4/download_fulltext.asp?pdir=behcetuz&un=BUCHD-66934