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Is lyrica (pregabalin) good for controlling anxiety?

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Dr. Zeyad Morcos answered

Specializes in Neurology

Not sure: As a neurologist, Lyrica (pregabalin) has no FDA indication for anxiety. I had seen it used for anxiety, but this is not my expertise.

Answered 7/28/2016

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