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Suggest Alternative Medication In Place Of Lyrica
Question: Are there other drugs that would be similar to Lyica? I took Gabapentin for 1year & was having major memory problems with, but the price if Lyrica is throwing me into the 'donut hole" price with my insuramce.
Brief Answer:
In US, generic version of lyrica (Pregabalin) are not available.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.
I have noted your details. Lyrica (pregabalin) is the only brand available in USA. Generic versions of this drug are not approved in US. However, you may be able to buy it from other countries. Common generic versions approved elsewhere are Pregalin, Maxgalin, Pregabid and Rejusite (Sanofi).
Gabapentin has caused side effects in you.
Other commonly used medication for treating neuropathic pain is duloxetine (Cymbalta), which has similar effects like pregabalin or gabapentin.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
In US, generic version of lyrica (Pregabalin) are not available.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.
I have noted your details. Lyrica (pregabalin) is the only brand available in USA. Generic versions of this drug are not approved in US. However, you may be able to buy it from other countries. Common generic versions approved elsewhere are Pregalin, Maxgalin, Pregabid and Rejusite (Sanofi).
Gabapentin has caused side effects in you.
Other commonly used medication for treating neuropathic pain is duloxetine (Cymbalta), which has similar effects like pregabalin or gabapentin.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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