Suggest Treatment For Burning Sensation In Feet While On Lyrica

Posted on Thu, 11 Feb 2016

Question: Dr. divakara, my doctor put me on lyrica for my burning sensation on my feet.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
LYRICA PREGABALIN

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Lyrica contains pregabalin. It is used in neuropathic pain especially related to diabetic neuropathy. It can be started at a lower dose of 75 mg initially at night after meal. The dose can be adjusted afterwards accordingly.

Let me know if you have any follow up query.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr M.S Khalil

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