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My wife was prescribed lyrica (pregabalin). what should we expect?

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Dr. Djamchid Lotfi answered

Drowsiness: Lyrica (pregabalin) is a good treatment for the control of sensory symptoms (numbness, tingling etc) drowsiness at least at the beginning is a common side effect.

Answered 6/27/2014

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Hopefully: Her pain will decrease within weeks!

Dr Anyanwu and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

My wife was prescribed lyrica (pregabalin). what should we expect?

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Dr. Djamchid Lotfi answered

Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Dr Anyanwu and 4 doctors agreed

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