Pregabalin for Abdominal Pain From Adhesions

Inclusion Criteria: * Must have history of prior surgery and documented adhesions during laparoscopy or open laparotomy within 5 years * Must have undergone an evaluation to exclude other causes of abdominal pain * Abdominal pain must be present for greater than three months duration Exclusion Criteria: * Patients that are pregnant or breast feeding * Prior treatment with gabapentin, pregabalin or demonstrated sensitivity to these drugs * Patients who are immunocompromised * Patients with significant hepatic or renal insufficiency, or any significant hematologic disorder * History of illicit alcohol or drug abuse within one year * Documented serious or unstable medical or psychological condition * Malignancy within the past 5 years other than in situ squamous cell carcinoma of the skin