Answers to common questions about the prescription drug linked to the deaths of recreational users.
The prescription drug pregabalin has been linked with a growing number of deaths in Northern Ireland.Here we answer some common questions about the drug, which continues to make headlines.Pregabalin, also known by the brand name Lyrica or the street name bud, is an anti-epileptic drug also used to relieve chronic pain.It is a prescription-only medicine that should only be taken under the care of a doctor.
Pregabalin can be safe when prescribed and taken under medical supervision, but very dangerous when taken recreationally, Londonderry GP Joe McEvoy has said. "They may be getting some pregabalin in there or they may be getting a dose many times higher than anticipated.
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