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05-03-2013, 11:14 AM
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Lyrica does not have a generic yet. Neurontin does.
You would have to check with your insurance to see if it covers Lyrica. Some do, but charge a high copay. Horizant and Gralise are brand names too, and may not be covered by Medicare. You'd have to check on those also.
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05-03-2013, 04:32 PM
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90/300 mg Gabapentin - copay $1.00 90/300 mg Lyrica - copay $ 92.18 MrsD, is the size/potency similar? |
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05-03-2013, 04:48 PM
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No... they do not correspond milligram for milligram.
Lyrica is more potent than Neurontin. Think of it as "concentrated", but that is only a generalization. We have here some data on both: These drugs don't work spectacularly well considering how much they cost: Analysis of metastudies on Neurontin over many years showed about 30% of patients had some relief. http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/post829091-8.html We also have on here someplace, the new studies from Pfizer themselves, that showed poor performance and no useful pain relief compared to placebo. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/245032.php IMO pain is pain... so keep this last link in mind when deciding on spending your money on Lyrica.
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