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Why does lyrica (pregabalin) and ativan make me dizzy - 63 year old female with ocd

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They can: Both Lyrica (pregabalin) and Ativan work on the chloride channel they are CNS depressants and may cause dizziness alone or together.

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Answered 1/12/2017

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