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Comparative effectiveness of gabapentin and pregabalin on reduction in alcohol use: A nationwide observational cohort study

2026-01-15 addiction medicine Title + abstract only
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BackgroundGabapentin and pregabalin have potential utility for treating alcohol use disorder (AUD), but their comparative effectiveness in reducing alcohol consumption in real-world settings is unknown. We compared changes in alcohol consumption associated with gabapentin or pregabalin treatment with those of matched unexposed comparators. MethodsWe identified patients who were prescribed gabapentin or pregabalin for [≥]60 days for any indication between 1 January 2009 and 30 June 2022 using...

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