Health Canada Advises Canadians To Exercise Caution When Taking Gabapentin Or Pregabalin With Opioids

Gabapentin and Pregabalin Safety Notice Health Canada is advising people to be cautious when taking gabapentin or pregabalin together with opioid medications, as this combination carries safety risks. These are commonly prescribed drugs used to treat nerve pain and other conditions across Canada. Canadians currently using both types of medication should speak with their healthcare provider about their treatment.

Reason

Product safety

Category

consumer product recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-PRODUCTS

Recall date

2019-09-17

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-PRODUCTS

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