pregabalin (Lyrica)

see also:

• gabapentinoids
• gabapentin (Neurontin)
• neuropathic pain

• pregabalin is marketed as Lyrica and is structurally similar to gabapentin (Neurontin), another gabapentinoid anticonvulsant medication which is also used for chronic pain
• see gabapentin (Neurontin) for actions, etc

• usual adult starting dose 75mg bd
  • if needed, increase to 150mg bd after 7 days then to maximum dose of 300mg bd after further 7 days.