Lyrica CR Alternatives Compared
| Lyrica CR (pregabalin) | Gabapentin | Lyrica (pregabalin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Neuropathic Pain, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Postherpetic Neuralgia. Lyrica CR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant with pain-relieving effects that may be used to treat certain seizure disorders or relieve nerve pain. Common side effects include dizziness or drowsiness and it may... View more |
Prescription only
Lyrica can help relieve nerve pain and control seizures but it is likely to cause drowsiness. Prescribed for Neuropathic Pain, Neuralgia, Fibromyalgia, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Postherpetic... View more |
Related suggestions Neuropathic Pain
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
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| More about Lyrica CR (pregabalin) | More about Gabapentin | More about Lyrica (pregabalin) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lyrica CR has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Gabapentin has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 2579 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Lyrica has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 928 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Other pregabalin brands include: Lyrica | Fanatrex, Gabarone, Gralise, Neurontin | Other pregabalin brands include: Lyrica CR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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6.3 hours |
6 hours |
6.3 hours |
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Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 286 drugs are known to interact with Lyrica CR:
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A total of 270 drugs are known to interact with Gabapentin:
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A total of 286 drugs are known to interact with Lyrica:
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October 11, 2017 |
December 30, 1993 |
December 30, 2004 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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