Comparing Lyrica vs Methylcobalamin
| Lyrica (pregabalin) | Methylcobalamin |
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| Lyrica (pregabalin) | Methylcobalamin |
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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 |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Dietary Supplementation. Methylcobalamin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Lyrica (pregabalin) | More about Methylcobalamin | ||||||||
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Lyrica has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 931 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect. |
Methylcobalamin has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% 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. | |||||||||
View all Lyrica side effects |
View all Methylcobalamin side effects |
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Other pregabalin brands include: Lyrica CR | Methyl B-12 | ||||||||
| 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 |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 287 drugs are known to interact with Lyrica:
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A total of 13 drugs are known to interact with Methylcobalamin:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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December 30, 2004 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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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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