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Are Gabapentin and Pregabalin opiates?

Last updated:
July 15, 2025

Gabapentin and pregabalin are not opiate drugs they are man-made synthetic drugs that work on the central nervous system to relieve and block nerve pain. They are however very addictive and extremely dangerous when abused or mixed with alcohol or other drugs.

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