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Old 10-12-2011, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jimbo View Post
I drink a lot of coffee. I was wondering if it might interfere with my Lyrica in any way?
Any input would be appreciated..
According to:
http://www.drugs.com/drug-interactio...1937-2171.html
Probably not, but I found it interesting that in one study....
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90 percent of the [Lyrica] was found unmetabolized in the urine.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/50...rica-caffeine/
which might make me wonder if caffeine, as a diuretic, might have some effect, if not on efficacy, then perhaps on half-life(?)

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