Thread: Lyrica vs Generic. Is pregabalin as effective?
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Old 07-29-2013, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Marie33 View Post
Im confused. I thought Pregabalin is the generic for Lyrica. But yet I keep reading Lyrica is more expensive then Neurotin because Lyrica dosent have a generic. Isnt Pregabalin the generic for Lyrica and if so, then why is lyrica still so expensive?? I take Lyrica, Im afraid that at the end of this year , my Ins will stop paying for mine too. couldnt I just get the generic Pregabalin then? Can someone please clear this up? Thanks...
Pregabalin is the generic for Lyrica. Gabapentin (cheaper) is generic for Neurontin. The price for Lyrica isn't likely to come down. If there is a generic version in the US, which would be Pregabalin, the generic will be cheaper. Our insurance company automatically fills the script with generic when a generic is available, unless the Dr says "dispense as written". You need to ask your insurance company.
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