It is in the classification of an anti-seizure medication.
It was first developed for epileptics.
It stops the jumbled signals from the damaged nerves in PN,
send to the brain.
It has something to do with the GABA, but is beyond my ability to interpret.
It says in the literature that the exact method is unknown.
Lyrica is in the same classsification.
Neither is classified as a pain medication. It diminishes symptoms.
Used along with pain medications such as opiates. or synthetics, like Tramadol(Ultram) - they work very well to control both symptoms and pain.
Many of us take a 'cocktail' of meds.