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Originally Posted by clstewart81 View Post
I was on lyrica in the past, but not long enough to have a physical dependancy. I take it, this drug isn't for long term usage? The last thing I need is something that I have to stop taking in the future.
Actually, as an anticonvulsant, it is intended for long-term use, however for neuropathic pain, it 1.) only works on about a third of the patients who try it, and 2.) it sometimes stops working altogether sometime after the upper dosage limit is hit.

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