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What's the difference between the medications, neurontin and lyrica (pregabalin)?

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Cost and absorption: Gabapentin (neurontin) and Pregabalin (lyrica) are structurally similar and have similar effects pharmacologically. Pregabalin is absorbed better and is more potent in some studies, however it is also quite a bit more expensive since it is not available as a generic.

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Answered 2/27/2016

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