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Originally Posted by Patrick Winter
I am surprised at a doctor combining 2 drugs athat are so similar to treat the condition. Usually it is Neurotin OR Lyrica combined with a SSRI, tricyclic or opiate not the two anti seizure medications together. I would personally get a second opinion on that. Lyrica and Neurontin actually share similar ingredients. Neurontin is the precursor to Lyrica. Lyrica has higher bioavailability.
Here's a thread on the subject: http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread68992.html |
When I saw my Neuro doctor last week we discussed adding Lyrica to the 1800mg of Gababpentin I'm on daily. She said if you were not so sensitive to meds I would just have you add the Lyrica but given your past reactions I would advise tritrating down to 900 mg of Gabapentin and then add the Lyrica so there are instances when they combine the two. Patrick I was as surprised as you were that they would suggest it.
Cliffman
