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A member asked:

Is lyrica (pregabalin) stronger than neurontin ?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Lyrica (pregabalin) vs neurontin: Neurontin was the first ans lyrica (pregabalin) was more recent. Dosinnnot compare strengths.g is different as the amount available is different. One ca

Answered 2/22/2015

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