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Rheumatologist prescribd lyrica (pregabalin) 25mg twice day 4 fibromyalgia and neurologist prescribd gabapentinin 100mg twice day 4 neuropathy. contraindication?

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Dr. Raj Singh answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Use only one: Both drugs have similar benefits. Lyrica (pregabalin) is FDA approved for Fibromyalgta.It can improve painful symptoms of neuropathy. Gabapentin is less expensive Use of both drugs is not recommended.

Answered 1/24/2015

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