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About this Medication
  • Brand Name: Lyrica
  • Chemical Name: pregabalin (pre-gab-a-lin)
  • Usage in MS: Pain (Dyesthesias)|Pain (Neuropathic)
  • Generic Available: Yes

Description

Pregabalin is an anticonvulsant that reduces the pain signals sent by damaged nerves. It is used off-label in multiple sclerosis to control neuropathic pain (dysesthesias).

FDA Indication: Neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy or spinal cord injury, postherpetic neuralgia, treatmentent of partial seizures and fibromyalgia

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