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I take other medications for other medical issues as well. gralise is what the pain management doctor prescribed on my first visit. it's not doing muc?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Tell Dr of ALL meds!: Be sure that ALL doctors you see know about ALL meds you take. They need to know and your telling/reminding can really help. Also, if any seem to be ineffective or causing any side effects, discuss it ASAP. That's a big part of treatment.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/2/2016

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