Pregabalin Misuse and Abuse in Jordan: a Qualitative Study of User Experiences

Volume: 16, Issue: 3, Pages: 642 - 654
Published: Sep 15, 2017
Abstract
Pregabalin is currently approved for the treatment of epilepsy, generalized anxiety disorder, neuropathic pain, and fibromyalgia. A qualitative study was undertaken in Jordan, where concerns have been raised about its unprescribed availability in community pharmacies and thereby its abuse. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with all patients with a history of pregabalin use in two Jordanian addiction treatment centers. All were male...
Paper Details
Title
Pregabalin Misuse and Abuse in Jordan: a Qualitative Study of User Experiences
Published Date
Sep 15, 2017
Volume
16
Issue
3
Pages
642 - 654
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