Effects of pregabalin and gabapentin on postoperative pain and opioid consumption after laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Abstract

A single dose of gabapentin or pregabalin decreased postoperative pain and nausea, as well as vomiting and opioid consumption after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Moreover, the findings revealed that pregabalin was superior to gabapentin for reducing postoperative pain.