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Hi, i have been prescribed pregabalin for my scoliosis pain usually i receive lyrica from the chemists but today, my fault for going to a different c?

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Dr. Bert Liang answered

Same drug: Pregabalin is the USAN or INN name of the drug; the original manufacturer name is Lyrica. There should be no difference in the medication.

Answered 3/22/2017

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A member asked:

Hi, i have been prescribed pregabalin for my scoliosis pain usually i receive lyrica from the chemists but today, my fault for going to a different c?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bert Liang answered

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