HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Is The Substitute Of Lyrica To Cure Nerve Pain?

Hi im on 600mg lyrica for nerve pain now not sleeping at all don t even think it works for me.I desperately need some sleep are there specialist out there for nerve pain etc. My doctor doesn t seem to listen to me. sometimes people don t always fit into one stereo type. Maybe he doesn t know enough about nerve pain. I don t know im not a doctor would like to go of it to see if it makes any difference. Thanks
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
Report Abuse
Neurologist 's  Response
Lyrica is a valid treatment but if it't doing nothing for you an antidepressant can be tried, they are also widely used for neuropathic pain. Usually the ones belonging to triciclic class like amitriptylin.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Is The Substitute Of Lyrica To Cure Nerve Pain?

Lyrica is a valid treatment but if it t doing nothing for you an antidepressant can be tried, they are also widely used for neuropathic pain. Usually the ones belonging to triciclic class like amitriptylin.