Pentazocine Dependency

Four cases of Pentazocine dependence are presented with reference to previous clinical and experimental data as to its addiction or dependence liability. AMA Council on drugs has concluded that stricter control of the drug is not warranted because the case reports of its dependency show that it occurs only in dependence-prone individuals. Three of our cases did not have any history of previous drug use. It is suggested that a warning that the drug may be habit forming should be issued with each prescription.