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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2023

Acute withdrawal in the postoperative setting in a patient taking standard therapeutic doses of pregabalin.

Caitlin E Kulig, Zamaan Hooda, Elissa Lebow, Luis Cerda, Bledi Zaku

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Article in Journal of surgical case reports, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Caitlin E KuligSt. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, USA.
Zamaan HoodaSt. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, USA.
Elissa LebowSt. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, USA.
Luis CerdaSt. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, USA.
Bledi ZakuSt. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pregabalin is a gamma-aminobutyric acid analog that binds to voltage-gated calcium channels within the central nervous tissues, inhibiting the release of many excitatory neurotransmitters. It is used to treat various conditions including postherpetic neuralgia and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Recently, its use has increased as part of non-opioid pain management algorithms. Prolonged use in high doses of pregabalin is associated with physical dependency and abuse, which can be seen when the medication is abruptly stopped. This phenomenon has been seen in studies focused on patients having abused or grown dependent on pregabalin. However, this has not been documented in patients taking therapeutic levels in the perioperative setting. This case report highlights a patient who experienced acute withdrawal symptoms of pregabalin after coronary artery bypass and aortic root enlargement.

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Acute WithdrawalCardiothoracic SurgeryDeliriumPregabalin

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PMID37388509
PMCPMC10299905

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