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Is lyrica (pregabalin) normally used to treat pain, or does it have another use?
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Yes: Lyrica (pregabalin) or Pregabalin is primarily used for treating various neuropathic pain disorders. It does have some anti-anxiety and anti-seizure property as well.
Answered 8/2/2014
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Lyrica (pregabalin) uses: Lyrica (pregabalin), like other medications that can suppress epileptic seizures, can also treat nerve pain associated with shingles and diabetes. Lyrica is also approved for the treatment of pain related to fibromyalgia syndrome.
Answered 3/1/2016
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