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Been taking tramadol for almost a year for idiopathic nerve pain in legs. dr has prescribed lyrica (pregabalin). would tapentadol be better for pain relief ?

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No: Narcotics are never a better choice. Give Lyrica (pregabalin) a chance.

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Answered 2/9/2015

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