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Lyrica vs Gabapentin: What's the difference?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on April 28, 2025.

Official Answer by Drugs.com

Both Lyrica and gabapentin are used as anti-epileptic medications and to treat nerve pain. But there are several differences between them. The main differences between Lyrica and gabapentin are:

Because Lyrica and gabapentin belong to the same class of medicine (gabapentinoids), they have many similarities, for example:

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