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Are lyrica (pregabalin) and topiramate in the same family?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes, anticonvulsants: Topiramate (Topamax) is a newer anticonvulsant that blocks voltage-gated sodium ion channels similar to carbamazepine. Lyrica (pregabalin) is an anticonvulsant (seizure) medicine and is used off-label by many doctors as a chronic pain relief medication.

Answered 6/27/2014

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