Why is Pregabalin found in a third of all drug-related deaths?

March 04, 2024

But there’s a problem (Picture: Getty Images)Its generic pharmaceutical name is Pregabalin. The over-prescription of addictive anti-depressants is a huge problem (Picture: Getty Images)Another, even bigger problem, is death. A recent Sunday Times investigation found that Pregabalin had the fastest-rising mortality rate of any drug currently prescribed in the UK. But when mixed with other drugs, Pregabalin can lead to overdoses. Doctors are warning users that Pregabalin is much more addictive than previous warned (Picture: Getty Images)Is Pregabalin the same as Gabapentin?