when I received my script it had a controlled substance label?
What is in Lyrica that is controlled substance?
Question posted by chrissypissy on 3 March 2010
Last updated on 19 April 2025
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It is a control substance. I have to pick it up from my Rheumatologist Office, and sign for it.
Lyrica is indeed a controlled substance. I've heard it described as one of the more 'supercharged' meds of its kind ..I started taking it 6 weeks ago and i experience much better pain control . I take a low dose of oxycodone as needed. I don't feel desperate anymore to seek narcotics nor do I believe that they are the only kind of med for pain control . I used to prefer taking narcotics , but now I wouldn't without Lyrica.
I am not satisfied with my response to this question about Lyrica in fact it has bothered me so much that all of the comments that I have read thus far on it do not explain why it is a controlled substance I finally went to a physician and independently a pharmacist I said why is it a controlled substance. IT IS HOW pregabalin is 'broken down' in the body. It is recognized through absorption, similar to the chemical structure of another drug phenobarbital... therefore that is one of the primary reasons why it is considered a controlled substance
I'm so glad you posted this... finally an answer ... thank you :)
I am also glad you posted this ; i did not know that.
Today Friday February 24th, 2017 I went to the Walgreens I had to give them my ID and they wrote the lyrica prescription ID number on their narcotic list paperwork. I live in Austin Texas. Other states may be different but I highly doubt it. Have you not seen the Lyrica ads on television stating you should not use this drug if you drink or have abused drugs in the past...
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I took Lyrica for 3 months then told my doc it wasn't helping so I didn't want a refill. He prescribed a stinger Lyrica that is controlled so I had to hand carry the script rather than he send it electronically. At the pharmacy, as with the hydrcodone, we had to verify info to pick it up. No special label on either of these drugs just pharmacists initials.
I think the fed went overboard making Lyrica an narcotic, now with Opiod epidemic, older folks are now scared
I am not sure what is in Lyrica but it is not a controlled substance. I have been prescribed Lyrica for the past 3 to 4 years and I have yet to have it labeled on my bottle as a controlled substance. I would ask your pharmacy why that was put on there. Maybe by accident someone might have thought that they were.
Lyrica is in fact a controlled substance drug. It is a class V controlled substance, the lowest classification but it is indeed a controlled substance. I have the labels on my prescription for Lyrica. All you have to do is look up is Lyrica a controlled substance, every page states that it is as well as the pharmacies. It might be that your pharmacy thought you already knew, therefor did not include the proper labeling.
I am a pharmacy technician and Lyrica is in fact a controlled substance. It is a schedule 5 (class) which is the lowest class for any narcotics. I would talk with my pharmacist and ask all questions with him/her about the drug that you are taking. Knowing what the drug is and what it may or may not do to you including side effects,food interactions and any drug interactions are the most important thing you can do!!
My pharmacy treats lyrica as a controlled substance. That's why I'm on line trying to research what makes it controlled.
Lyrica is a controlled substance drug.. I live in Florida, my Pharmacy requires an I.D due to the meds.
You need to ask your pharmacist if it is because it is you have to show ID to get it don't you
Well it's now 2017 7 years later from this comment. I just received a prescription for Lyrica and they could not call it in to the pharmacy because they said it is now considered a controlled substance
I'm am former Cert. Pharm. Tech. and YES, Lyrica is a C5, aka Class 5 Narcotic.
I'm a NEW Patient to Lyrica 100mg twice a day, and my opinion is it should most definitely be a C3 instead of a C5. I'm sorry, but it's definitely NOT taking care of my pain at all, but it is kicking my butt in making me Loopy and Wobbly, very light headed. The pain that it was given to me for was not touched at all.
I absolutely HATE this woosie and up in the cloud kind of feeling and still suffering with massive pain.
My pain comes from a Spinal Cord Stimulator that my body is rejecting and the Doctor is trying to keep me comfortable until my surgery to remove the implant on December 12th, 2017.
Just wanted to give my opinion on the Lyrica!!
Thank You... Yvonne Nieves
The reason WHY Lyrica is a controlled substance is because of HOW the body breaks the chemical structure down for absorption in the body. The process is similar to the effect of the barbiturate Phenobarbital. that class of medication was not typically indicated in cases requiring pain control. It most definitely is classified as a controlled substance BECAUSE of how it works.
Lyricia contains pregabilin which is sometimes considered a powerful pain killer
Lyrica IS a powerful pain pill, but it's a nerve pain pill (capsule). It is not a narcotic, but it may be monitored for effectiveness on a new patient. After your doctor is comfortable with the dosage he/she may prescribe it for a period of 3 mths at a time (mine does). I have severe Osteoarthritis, Degenerative Disc Disease both 10yrs now. Am also on other meds but Lyrica really helps with my 5 bulging discs (lumbar area L-3-L5) and slipped discs on L side.
It is a schedule 5 and it is considered a controlled substance. It is locked up in any facility and pharmacy.
your welcome, chrissypissy.
I'll post this again , explaining WHY Lyrica is a controlled substance.
the chemical structure of the ingredient in Lyrica is similar to the barbiturates: phenobarbital . HOW? the body breaks pregabalin down into that type of sedative which creates the nerve calming component that relieves pain.
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