Does Lyrica Cause Phrenic Nerve Damage?

Posted on Tue, 29 Sep 2015

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Question : I had a bad case of shingles in July. I have been left with phn nerve pain. My question is does the phn nerve damage cause swelling or is the Lyrica I am taking twice a day 75 mgs

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Lyrica ( Pregabalin)-post-herpetic neuralgia [PHN]

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.

Lyrica / Pregabalin (dose PO 50–100 mg tid) used for post-herpetic neuralgia [PHN] as in your case ,can cause peripheral edema, joint swelling as side effects but you have not mentioned specific part involved in swelling. Phrenic nerve damage won't cause peripheral edema.

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

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