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Pregabalin is used in the treatment of nerve pain and also to prevent seizures. Drowsiness or dizziness are common side effects, and it has the potential to be misused. Prescribed for Neuropathic... View more

Lexapro is an effective antidepressant that may have less potential for adverse effects than other SSRI antidepressants. Prescribed for Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive... View more

Escitalopram relieves depression and anxiety and may have less potential for side effects than some other antidepressants. Prescribed for Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: infection, ataxia, blurred vision, constipation, diplopia, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, peripheral edema, tremor, weight gain, visual field loss, accidental injury, xerostomia.

See the full pregabalin side effects document.

Common side effects include: diarrhea, drowsiness, ejaculatory disorder, headache, insomnia, nausea, delayed ejaculation.

See the full Lexapro side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: diarrhea, drowsiness, ejaculatory disorder, headache, insomnia, nausea, delayed ejaculation.

See the full escitalopram side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 50 each
Dosage 50 mg
Per Unit* $0.78
Cost* $38.90

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Quantity 30 tablet
Dosage 10 mg
Per Unit* $8.27
Cost* $248.16

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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 10 mg
Per Unit* $0.97
Cost* $97.07

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Lyrica, Lyrica CR

N/A

 Lexapro

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

6.3 hours

32 hours

32 hours

CSA Schedule**

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5
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.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 268 drugs are known to interact with pregabalin:

  • 26 major drug interactions (142 brand and generic names)
  • 241 moderate drug interactions (995 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (3 brand and generic names)

A total of 649 drugs are known to interact with Lexapro:

  • 248 major drug interactions (885 brand and generic names)
  • 356 moderate drug interactions (1613 brand and generic names)
  • 45 minor drug interactions (147 brand and generic names)

A total of 649 drugs are known to interact with escitalopram:

  • 248 major drug interactions (885 brand and generic names)
  • 356 moderate drug interactions (1613 brand and generic names)
  • 45 minor drug interactions (147 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of pregabalin such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of escitalopram such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of escitalopram such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 30, 2004

August 14, 2002

August 14, 2002

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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** 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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