A member asked:

Should i continue taking my antidepressant pills lyrica (pregabalin) to control my fibromyalgia.would i experience pain as before if i stop them.?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Probably continue: Lyrica (pregabalin) is typically not an antidepressant but helps in neuropathic and fibromyalgia pains. If it is helping you may have to continue-or may be taper the dosage if you are on a higher dose.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/27/2014

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lyrica (pregabalin): Yes. Use as directed by your prescribing doc. If it is working 4u.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Should i continue taking my antidepressant pills lyrica (pregabalin) to control my fibromyalgia.would i experience pain as before if i stop them.?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

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