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Can lyrica (pregabalin) (50mg) be taken intermittently like when i'm in a lot of pain i take it and if i feel better i don't take it? is that okay?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

LYRICA (pregabalin): IT TAKES ABOUT 3 DAYS FOR EFFECTIVENESS. IT IS DESIGNED FOR DAILY USE. BUT IF YOU DERIVE THE EFFECT YOU NEED WITH THE DOSING YOU ARE DOING THEN NOTHING WRONG. EVERY PATIENT IS DIFFERENT.

Answered 3/5/2015

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