Use of pregabalin may increase risk of heart failure in geriatric patients

1. In patients aged 65 to 89 years of age with non-cancer chronic pain, use of pregabalin was associated with an increased risk of developing heart failure (HF) compared with gabapentin. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Pregabalin and gabapentin are commonly prescribed medications for the management of chronic pain. While both medications may be associated […]
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