Pregabalin Use in Dialysis Patients

Patient Considerations

Patients with kidney disease often have a higher symptom burden, including cognitive symptoms, which may be exacerbated by medications, according to the Kidney International guidelines 1
Dialysis patients typically take 5-14 medications daily, increasing the risk of drug interactions and adverse effects, as noted by the American Journal of Kidney Diseases 2
Regular assessment of neurological symptoms is recommended for dialysis patients on pregabalin, with symptom burden regularly assessed using standardized tools to detect medication-related adverse effects, as suggested by Kidney International 1

Medication reconciliation is particularly important for dialysis patients to identify potential medication-related problems, as emphasized by the American Journal of Kidney Diseases 2