Second-Degree Atrioventricular Block Following Acute Pregabalin Intoxication: A Case Report
Abstract
Pregabalin is widely prescribed for neuropathic pain and anxiety disorders and is generally considered to have a favorable cardiovascular safety profile. However, rare cardiac conduction disturbances have been reported, mainly in overdose settings. We report the case of a 29-year-old woman admitted to the intensive care unit for toxic coma secondary to acute pregabalin intoxication, complicated by a second-degree atrioventricular block with 2:1 conduction. The patient required mechanical ventilation and transient chronotropic support with isoproterenol. Cardiac investigations were unremarkable. The clinical course was rapidly favorable after supportive management and drug discontinuation. This case highlights a rare but potentially serious cardiac adverse effect of pregabalin intoxication and emphasizes the importance of electrocardiographic monitoring.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Poisoning and overdose treatments
Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
Anesthesia and Pain Management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cureus
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- e101010–e101010
- Publication date
- 7 January 2026
- Language
- EN