Jul 12 2008
All About Lyrica - Part One
What is Lyrica
Lyrica is the brand name of Pfizer Inc for the drug pregabalin. This is used to treat nerve pain, neuropathic pain in diabetics, and postherpetic neuralgia. It is also the first treatment approved by the FDA for fibromyalgia. A schedule V controlled substance, it has done well in double blind studies for use in the 3-6 million people afflicted with fibro.
The Cost
According to a web snapshot of the popular internet drugstore.com pharmacy the cost of Lyrica for 30 capsules are as follows: $72.44 for 25mg, 75mg, and 100mg; and $73.49 for 50mg, 150mg, 200mg, 225mg, and 300mg. Although some may find they are eligible for free Lyrica through Pfizer’s Connection to Care Program, application for which can be found here (http://www.pfizerfriends.net/Lyrica/C2C.pdf).
Lyrica and Suicide
There is a slight chance that you will have new or increased symptoms of depression, anxiety, hostility, thoughts of suicide, agitation, and hyperactivity. If you are having these symptoms please talk to your doctor and do not change your dose or schedule for taking Lyrica before you doctor allows. Stopping this drug suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms such as headache, nausea, diarrhea, and sleep problems.
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