Chronic pain meds have eclipsed opioids, but a professor calls it just a swap from one bad remedy to another.

Medication dubbed as »a terrible drug« and »an absolute nightmare to quit«

Pregabalin is marketed as Lyrica, while gabapentinoids, such as gabapentin, are sold as Neurontin. Illustration Hege B. Huseby
Pregabalin is marketed as Lyrica, while gabapentinoids, such as gabapentin, are sold as Neurontin. Illustration Hege B. Huseby
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A type of medication intended as an alternative to opioids for pain management is gaining traction in Danish medicine cabinets. These prescription drugs, pregabalin and gabapentin, fall under the category of gabapentinoids.

In recent years, there has been an explosive growth in prescriptions, particularly from general practitioners.

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