Lyrica

Why Is Lyrica a Controlled Substance?

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Lyrica is a controlled substance that falls under schedule V classification. Some patients develop a dependence, requiring help to stop using it. Lyrica is a controlled substance that belongs to a class of medications rated as having the lowest potential for abuse. Lyrica isn’t a narcotic, but it does produce similar effects. People with a history … Read more

What’s the difference between Lyrica and Gabapentin ?

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Both Lyrica and gabapentin are used as anti-epileptic medications and to treat nerve pain. Lyrica was originally FDA approved as an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. It works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures. Pregabalin also affects chemicals in the brain that send pain signals across the nervous system. Lyrica … Read more