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Does lyrica (pregabalin) calm the nervous system. thanks?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

To some extent: it calms the nervous system in the perception of pain.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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Comments: Lyrica (pregabalin) stabilizes neurotransmitter function, and side effects may evolve such as drowsiness, dizziness, spaciness, problems focusing and concentrating.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/31/2015

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