Retrospective cohort study compared heart failure risks of two nonopioid medications using Medicare data. The more potent pregabalin was associated with more heart failure events than gabapentin.

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers compared heart failure (HF) incidence between users of gabapentin and pregabalin. Non-opioid medications, such as gabapentin and ...

Doctors have been urged to reassess the use of a painkiller prescribed to millions, after alarming new research linked it to a significantly increased risk of heart failure. Pregabalin—an anti-seizure ...

The antiseizure medication pregabalin, which is commonly prescribed for chronic pain, has been linked to an increased risk for heart failure (HF), particularly in those with a history of ...

Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder. Although benign in terms of its effect on life expectancy, it is typically progressive and potentially disabling. Treatment consists primarily of ...

Health Canada is recalling bottles of JAMP pregabalin, as some bottles contain higher dose capsules, which could lead to an overdose. Katherine Ward has the details and more in Health Matters for May ...

If you have migraines regularly for a long time, treatment can help. Sometimes you can use the drug Lyrica to prevent them. Your doctor may suggest this daily drug if you need to treat another medical ...

It is not known whether Lyrica (pregabalin) is safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding. Certain factors, including the risk of not treating your condition during pregnancy, may determine whether ...

Lyrica (pregabalin) is a prescription drug used to treat fibromyalgia and certain types of seizures and nerve pain. It’s not known whether it’s safe to take Lyrica while pregnant. Taking the drug ...

Gabapentin is used to treat partial seizures that occur with epilepsy and nerve pain resulting from nerve damage such as: Postherpetic neuralgia, a type of nerve pain caused by shingles Diabetic ...