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I have been taking 400mg lyrica (pregabalin) daily for three an half months. new dr. wants me to taper off. i need second opinion on correct way to do this?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Taper off Lyrica (pregabalin): If you need to stop taking the medication, your doctor will reduce your dose gradually. The best way to taper off Lyrica (pregabalin) is to go down by 50 mg every 3 days.

Answered 12/7/2020

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