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*'''[[Effect::Physical euphoria]]''' - This component, while prominent in the experience, is generally not as strong as the cognitive euphoria that can be induced. The sensation itself can be described as feelings of physical comfort, warmth and bliss. | *'''[[Effect::Physical euphoria]]''' - This component, while prominent in the experience, is generally not as strong as the cognitive euphoria that can be induced. The sensation itself can be described as feelings of physical comfort, warmth and bliss. | ||
*'''[[Effect::Tactile enhancement]]''' - Although the user’s body may feel numb, the sense of touch can be heightened at the same time. | *'''[[Effect::Tactile enhancement]]''' - Although the user’s body may feel numb, the sense of touch can be heightened at the same time. | ||
*'''[[Effect::Muscle twitching]]''' - Somewhat paradoxically, since pregabalin is used as an adjunct treatment for epilepsy, pregabalin, especially in higher doses, can produce muscle spasms.{{citation needed}} Anecdotally, seizures have been reported in overdose. | *'''[[Effect::Muscle twitching]]''' - Somewhat paradoxically, since pregabalin is used as an adjunct treatment for epilepsy, pregabalin, especially in higher doses, can produce muscle spasms.{{citation needed}} Anecdotally, seizures have been reported in overdose. | ||
*'''[[Effect::Respiratory depression]]''' - While pregabalin may cause respiratory depression, this effect is not as strong as those with [[opioids]] and [[benzodiazepines]].<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors=((Eipe, N.)), ((Penning, J.)) | journal=Pain Research & Management : The Journal of the Canadian Pain Society | title=Postoperative respiratory depression associated with pregabalin: A case series and a preoperative decision algorithm | volume=16 | issue=5 | pages=353–356 | date= 2011 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3206785/ | issn=1203-6765}}</ref> | *'''[[Effect::Respiratory depression]]''' - While pregabalin may cause respiratory depression, this effect is not as strong as those with [[opioids]] and [[benzodiazepines]].<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors=((Eipe, N.)), ((Penning, J.)) | journal=Pain Research & Management : The Journal of the Canadian Pain Society | title=Postoperative respiratory depression associated with pregabalin: A case series and a preoperative decision algorithm | volume=16 | issue=5 | pages=353–356 | date= 2011 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3206785/ | issn=1203-6765}}</ref> | ||
*'''[[Effect::Muscle relaxation]]''' - While the muscle relaxation experienced on pregabalin is not as powerful as that of [[diazepam]] or other [[benzodiazepines]], it is still prominent. | *'''[[Effect::Muscle relaxation]]''' - While the muscle relaxation experienced on pregabalin is not as powerful as that of [[diazepam]] or other [[benzodiazepines]], it is still prominent. | ||