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At what level dose does lyrica (pregabalin) kick in ? started on 75 x 2 per day for a week. just started 225mg today.

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

For what condition?: Lyrica (pregabalin) is an anticonvulsant. Its use in both neuropathic pain and epilepsy is limited. Maximum allowable dose is based on creatinine clearance.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/18/2016

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

You may need: titration to 600mg/day!

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

At what level dose does lyrica (pregabalin) kick in ? started on 75 x 2 per day for a week. just started 225mg today.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Dr Altman agreed

Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

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