Pros & Cons
Pregabalin (Lyrica) Pros and Cons
- Pregabalin is very effective in treating nerve pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, shingles, fibromyalgia, and spinal cord injury.
- It is less habit-forming than opioid pain pills.
- The extended-release version only needs to be taken once a day.
- You can take pregabalin with or without food.
- It is available in a low-cost generic form.
- It can take a few weeks for pregabalin to provide relief from nerve pain.
- Pregabalin can cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially when used with opioids, sleeping pills, sedatives, and tranquilizers.
- You need to adjust the dose of pregabalin if you don’t have normal renal function.
- Some people can experience weight gain on this medicine.
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