- 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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