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How LYRICA Is Thought to Work

LYRICA®(pregabalin) capsules CV is believed to work within your body to calm the damaged or over-excited nerves that cause pain. Although the exact mechanism of action is unknown, results from animal studies suggest that LYRICA is believed to work by reducing the number of "extra" electrical signals that are sent out from damaged or over-excited nerves.

LYRICA is a medicine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). LYRICA treats muscle pain associated with Fibromyalgia.

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Sometimes damaged nerves in the brain can send extra electrical signals. This may help cause the pain of fibromyalgia.

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LYRICA [ORANGE DOT IMAGE] is believed to reduce the number of signals in the nerves.* This may help bring relief for fibromyalgia pain.

*The above diagram is based on animal models. Exact relevance to humans has not been confirmed.

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