Posted by yxibow on September 11, 2008, at 5:08:12
In reply to Is Lyrica used as a psych med?, posted by BRC on September 10, 2008, at 13:57:58
> I take Lyrica for neuropothy (nerve damage). I know that it is a newer form of the med Neurontin.
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> When I first became ill with psychological problems I was placed on Neurontin for a "mood stabilizer". I know both Neurontin and Lyrica are used to treat seizures and are prescribed off label to treat other illnesses.
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> So, if Lyrica is a newer version of Neurontin is anyone being prescribed it to treat a psychological illness.
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> Just curious
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> brcYes -- its used in the same ways Neurontin is used but is yet more capable of mimicking/activating GABA through the blood brain barrier.
It comes though as a controlled substance (C-V), and it does have some side effects, so does Neurontin.
Personally I wish I could have substitued it but I got the around 10% vision blur side effect, which Neurontin also can do. As they say, your miles may vary.
-- tidings
Jay
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