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Can Lyrica Be Used To Treat Anxiety?
Question: Can Lyrica be used in the treatment for anxiety?
Brief Answer:
lyrica can be used for anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
Lyrica can be used for anxiety.
But in my opinion, the anti-anxiety effects of lyrica are not as strong as benzos like clonazepam or alprazolam (prescription drug).
Why does your doctor not want to use lyrica?
What does your doctor want to use?
Were you feeling improved with lyrica?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks.
lyrica can be used for anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
Lyrica can be used for anxiety.
But in my opinion, the anti-anxiety effects of lyrica are not as strong as benzos like clonazepam or alprazolam (prescription drug).
Why does your doctor not want to use lyrica?
What does your doctor want to use?
Were you feeling improved with lyrica?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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