Lyrica (Pregabalin)

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1. Official Site: Lyrica
2. Drugs.com: Lyrica  
3. WebMD: Lyrica Oral
4. MedicineNet.com: Lyrica
5. Wikipedia: Pregabalin
6. RxList: Lyrica
7. MayoClinic.com: Pregabalin (Oral Route)

Lyrica News

• Google News: Lyrica, Pregabalin
• The New York Times: Drug Approved. Is Disease Real? (January 14, 2008)
• ABC News: "FDA OKs First Fibromyalgia Treatment" (2007)
• HealthDay: "Anti-Convulsant Aids Knee-Replacement Patients" (2007)
• HealthDay: "Shingles Drug Reduces Spinal Cord Injury Pain" (2006)
• Medical News Today: "Lyrica Approved For The Treatment Of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) In Europe" (2006)
• FOX News: "Best Treatments for Lasting Shingles Pain" (2005)
• New York Times: "F.D.A. Approves Pfizer Remedy for Nerve Pain From Diabetes" (2005)

Lyrica Basics

• RxList: Lyrica Patient Information
• EpilepsyFoundation.org: Medicines for Epilepsy: Lyrica
• Epilepsy.com: Introduction to Lyrica
• MedlinePlus: Pregabalin

Lyrica Uses

• RxList: Lyrica Indications
• Epilepsy.com: What is Lyrica used for?
• MedlinePlus: Pregabalin Uses
• Wikipedia: Pregabalin Uses

Lyrica Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions

• WebMD: Lyrica Side Effects
• RxList: Lyrica Side Effects
• Epilepsy.com: What are the most common side effects of Lyrica?
• MedlinePlus: What side effects can Pregabalin cause?
• MayoClinic.com: Pregabalin Side Effects

Lyrica Competitors

• Neurontin (Gabapentin)
• Elavil (Amitriptyline)
• Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine)
• Celexa (Citalopram)
• Mirapex (Pramipexole)
• Tegretol (Carbamazepine)
• Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine)
• Topamax (Topiramate)
• Prozac (Fluoxetine)
• Ultram (Tramadol)
• Duragesic (Fentanyl)
• Lamictal (Lamotrigine)
• Effexor (Venlafaxine)
• Wellbutrin (Bupropion)
• Lexapro (Escitalopram)
• Paxil (Paroxetine)
• BuSpar (Buspirone)
• Xanax (Alprazolam)
• Valium (Diazepam)
• Ativan (Lorazepam)

Lyrica Clinical Studies and Research

• Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA): "Management of Fibromyalgia Syndrome" (2004)
• PubMed Central Search: Lyrica
• ClinicalTrials.gov: Lyrica Clinical Trials

Lyrica Message Boards and Blogs

• Medical News Today: Lyrica Side Effects Message Board
• Askapatient.com: Lyrica Patient Comments
• NeuroTalk Communities: Chronic Pain Message Board: Lyrica Posts
• HealingWell.com: Migraine Headache Forum: Lyrica Posts
• Topix: Joint Pain Forum: Lyrica Posts
• WE MOVE: Restless Leg Syndrome Forum: Lyrica Posts

Lyrica Controversy

• New York Times: "Treatment: For Shingles Pain, Older Drugs May Work Fine" (2005)
• New York Times: Case Raises New Concern Over Withdrawal of Drugs (2005)

Lyrica Abuse

• WebMD: Lyrica Overdose
• RxList: Lyrica Overdose

Lyrica Holistic Alternatives

• National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM): Questions and Answers About Using Magnets To Treat Pain
• Abundant Life Essentials: Alternative Treatment for Fibromyalgia
• Alive: "Alleviating Anxiety" (2005)
• Alive: "Treating Fibromyalgia Naturally" (2004)
• Alive: "Nature's Pain Killers" (2004)

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