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). It is useful in treating 4 conditions. LYRICA may reduce the stabbing, burning, and shooting symptoms of Diabetic Nerve Pain or Pain after Shingles. LYRICA treats muscle pain associated with Fibromyalgia. LYRICA also helps to treat partial onset seizures in adults with epilepsy who take 1 or more drugs for seizures.
Watch a video that shows how LYRICA is thought to work:
Watch a video to learn the difference between nerve pain and muscle pain.
Check Out Your Pain
If you think you might have nerve pain associated with diabetes or shingles, complete the Pain Assessment Checklist and take the results to your next doctor visit. Be sure to talk to your doctor to see if LYRICA is right for you.
