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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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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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