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Suggest Ways To Manage The Side Effects Of Lyrica
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I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
The list of Lyrica's side effects may seem scary. However most drugs have a long list of possible side effects, even some over the counter ones. Not all of them (if any) are bound to happen though, most are very rare. It also depends on the dosage and patient age, for dosages under 150 mg side effects are really rare. Even the common side effects such as dizziness and somnolence are not threatening ones, the drug can always be stopped, they are reversible. It is a common drug used by millions of patients (it is used in diabetic neuropathy and epilepsy as well).
As for efficacy it is true that Lyrica is not always effective in all patients. Judging from experience in chronic pain patients it provides relief in about 50% of patients. That is why it is not a first line option, usually anti-inflammatory painkillers and physical therapy are used first, Lyrica is added only when those fail or are contraindicated.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
Read below
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
The list of Lyrica's side effects may seem scary. However most drugs have a long list of possible side effects, even some over the counter ones. Not all of them (if any) are bound to happen though, most are very rare. It also depends on the dosage and patient age, for dosages under 150 mg side effects are really rare. Even the common side effects such as dizziness and somnolence are not threatening ones, the drug can always be stopped, they are reversible. It is a common drug used by millions of patients (it is used in diabetic neuropathy and epilepsy as well).
As for efficacy it is true that Lyrica is not always effective in all patients. Judging from experience in chronic pain patients it provides relief in about 50% of patients. That is why it is not a first line option, usually anti-inflammatory painkillers and physical therapy are used first, Lyrica is added only when those fail or are contraindicated.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
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