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Is four weeks a reasonable time for lyrica (pregabalin) to start working ?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Lyrica, (pregabalin) how long?: Depending on the severity of your pain (diagnosis), your genetics and your own metabolism. It can take anywhere from a week to six to see results or side effects.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Yes if your: dose is a therapeutic level!!

Dr Rhoads and 8 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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