Does Pregabalin Have Neuropsychotropic Effects?: A Short Perspective.
- Author:
David M MARKS
1
;
Ashwin A PATKAR
;
Prakash S MASAND
;
Chi Un PAE
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC, USA. pae@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Pregabalin;
Analgesic;
Anxiolytic;
Anticonvulsant;
Psychiatric disorders
- MeSH:
Anticonvulsants;
Anxiety Disorders;
Depressive Disorder, Major;
Fibromyalgia;
gamma-Aminobutyric Acid;
Mood Disorders;
Pregabalin
- From:Psychiatry Investigation
2009;6(2):55-58
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Pregabalin is a newly developed synthetic gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) that is approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia and several neuropathy. It has been proven to show analgesic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant and sleep enhancement effects, which could be applicable in the treatment of a variety of psychiatric disorders. There have been consistent reports that unexplained somatic symptoms (i.e., pain) may be a part of psychiatric disorders such as major depressive disorder (MDD) and anxiety disorders. Previous researches have also suggested the possible therapeutic potential of anticonvulsants as augmentation therapy or monotherapy in the treatment of mood disorders and anxiety disorders. Hence this short perspective tries to prompt and facilitate a shifting of researchers' attention to potential neuropsychotropic drug role of pregabalin to treat a wide range of neuropsychiatric disorders.
