Pregabalin misuse in French speaking Belgium: quantitative surveys

Introduction: Pregabalin (Lyrica®) is a drug whose misuse is increasing worldwide. It presents risks in terms of morbidity and mortality, which are increased by poly-drug use. In this study, we tried to evaluate the situation in French speaking Belgium surveying health professionals. Material and methods: Two cross-sectional questionnaire surveys were conducted among social-health services and general practitioners (GPs) to identify the extent of misuse and the profile of users. Results: Pregabalin misuse was reported by 79.6% of the services (N= 59) and 49.6% of GPs (N=224). In one third of t... Mehr ...