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Can Lyrica Be Taken Along With Gabapentin?

I am a 65 yr. old male with neuropathic pain. I have been on Lyrica for many years. Now I am also being put on Gabapentin Cap 300 mg. , ( I am taking 150 mg. 3x a day) one at bedtime. Is there any complications I should be aware of in taking these two meds. together.
Mon, 28 Nov 2016
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Hi and Welcome.

Taking together it may cause certain harmful effects.

Both the drugs are found to be effective in the treatment of neuropathic pain. However, they should no be taken together.

Taking Gabapentin while on Lyrica (Pregabalin) may increase side effects such as dizziness, exteme drowsiness, confusion, & difficulty concentrating. You may also experience impairment in thinking, judgement, and motor coordination which may result in falls and injuries.

You may request your doctor for an alternate effective and safer drug for the treatment of neuropathic pain.
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Can Lyrica Be Taken Along With Gabapentin?

Hi and Welcome. Taking together it may cause certain harmful effects. Both the drugs are found to be effective in the treatment of neuropathic pain. However, they should no be taken together. Taking Gabapentin while on Lyrica (Pregabalin) may increase side effects such as dizziness, exteme drowsiness, confusion, & difficulty concentrating. You may also experience impairment in thinking, judgement, and motor coordination which may result in falls and injuries. You may request your doctor for an alternate effective and safer drug for the treatment of neuropathic pain. Hope this answers your query.