Open AccessPregabalin-induced self-harm behavior
Author(s) -
Vishal R Tandon,
Vivek Mahajan,
Zahid Gillani,
Annil Mahajan
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
indian journal of pharmacology/the indian journal of pharmacology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.286
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1998-3751
pISSN - 0253-7613
DOI - 10.4103/0253-7613.121390
Subject(s) - pregabalin , oxcarbazepine , lamotrigine , gabapentin , medicine , adverse effect , pharmacology , anesthesia , epilepsy , psychiatry , carbamazepine , alternative medicine , pathology
Antiepileptic Drugs (AEDs) such as lamotrigine, gabapentin, and oxcarbazepine may have the potential to increase the risk of self-harm or suicidal behavior. We report a case of pregabalin-induced self-inflicted multiple injuries on forearm after its continuous use. This is an interesting adverse drug reaction (ADR) that is rare, unusual, and potentially serious.