Pregabalin Relieved Gingival Pruritus Associated with Oral Dysesthesia: A Case Report
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Most pruritus occurs in association with skin diseases; but gingival pruritus seldom seen in associated with oral dysesthesia. Most clinicians, including dental practitioners, do not know about how to deal with gingival pruritus. Our patient was a 74-year-old Japanese female who attended the Department of Oral Medicine, Tokushima University Hospital, because of gingival pruritus. Pregabalin was begun at a dosage of 50 mg twice daily, and increased up to 150 mg. The pruritus was improved 4 weeks after treatment initiation, and disappeared 6 weeks later. Pregabalin dosage was subsequently tapered down and withdrawn 34 weeks after initiation. The patient accomplished the treatment goal without adverse events. Pregabalin remarkably relieved gingival pruritus associated with oral dysesthesia, and may become a new therapeutic option for the treatment of gingival pruritus.
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