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Is Lyrica A Safe And Effective Drug For Someone Suffering From Sciatica Pain?
Question: Is lyrica a safe and effective drug for someone suffering from sciatica pain. What alternative drugs would you recommend
Brief Answer:
Yes it is safe and effective.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Lyrica- Pregabalin is a safe and effective drug for relief from nerve related pains like sciatica.
The other options are oral muscle relaxants to decrease the disc compression and epidural steroid injections to decrease the inflammation around the nerve roots. You need to consult an orthopedician to detect the extent of compression and the possible treatment options.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Yes it is safe and effective.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Lyrica- Pregabalin is a safe and effective drug for relief from nerve related pains like sciatica.
The other options are oral muscle relaxants to decrease the disc compression and epidural steroid injections to decrease the inflammation around the nerve roots. You need to consult an orthopedician to detect the extent of compression and the possible treatment options.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have acid reflux what medication do recommend
Brief Answer:
Omeprazole will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
For acid reflux I recommend you go to the pharmacy to obtain omeprazole 20 mg tablets.
You should take one tab with breakfast and one with dinner for 7 days. After 7 days you should take one with breakfast only for 21 more days. This should promote healing and resolution of your symptoms.
Avoid oily and spicy food.Also reduce tea, coffee, alcohol , smoking.Drink at least 2 liters of water everyday. Eat dinner 2 hrs before sleeping .
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Omeprazole will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
For acid reflux I recommend you go to the pharmacy to obtain omeprazole 20 mg tablets.
You should take one tab with breakfast and one with dinner for 7 days. After 7 days you should take one with breakfast only for 21 more days. This should promote healing and resolution of your symptoms.
Avoid oily and spicy food.Also reduce tea, coffee, alcohol , smoking.Drink at least 2 liters of water everyday. Eat dinner 2 hrs before sleeping .
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Do I need prescription for this
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
No. Omeprazole is available over the counter. No prescriptions are needed. You can check with your nearest pharmacy.
Regards.
No
Detailed Answer:
No. Omeprazole is available over the counter. No prescriptions are needed. You can check with your nearest pharmacy.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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