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Can lyrica medication be used for sciatic nerve pain?

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: It has been used for that as an off-label meaning non-FDA approved use. Your physician has the option of prescribing a medication which may help you even though it does not have drug labeling for that in the patient instructions.

Answered 4/26/2018

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