title: Pregabalin-induced self-harm behavior.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Government Medical College, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India ; ADRM Centre, Government Medical College, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
authors.forename: Vishal R
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Tandon
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Government Medical College, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
authors.forename: Vivek
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Mahajan
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Government Medical College, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
authors.forename: Zahid H
authors.initials: ZH
authors.lastname: Gillani
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Government Medical College, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
authors.forename: Annil
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mahajan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000069583:Pregabalin; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000139:chemically induced*; D055815:Young Adult; D005680:gamma-Aminobutyric Acid / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*
chemical_list: D000069583:Pregabalin; D005680:gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
keywords: Abuse potential; depression; pregabalin; self-harm; suicidal behavior