Pregabalin

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3 Relevant Research Studies

Most-Reviewed Use: ANTIBIOTICS

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Brand Name: Lyrica

Drug Class: Antiepileptic

FDA Category: Prescription Medication

CompendiRx Topic(s): Brain and Nerves

Dosage Form: Tablet Capsule - 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg, 225mg, 300mg , Oral solution - 20mg/mL , Tablet (XR) - 82.5mg, 165mg, 330mg

Common Usage: Neuropathic pain (nerve pain), partial seizures, fibromyalgia

How it works

Unknown, has high affinity for a subset of calcium channels

Pregnancy

Gabapentin is not generally recommended in pregnancy as there is not enough information about whether it's safe for the fetus

Lactation

Breastfeeding is not recommended by the manufacturer.

Warnings

Contraindicated: Hypersensitivity ; Warnings: angioedema, caution in renal impairment and substance abuse problems

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