Lyrica (pregabalin) is one of the newest neuronal stabilizing agents (anticonvulsants) available. It's FDA approved for neuropathic pain, some types of neuralgia, and seizure disorders. It's also prescribed off-label for headache and Migraine prevention. An interesting note is that it'...



I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING FROM MIGRAINES FOR YEARS. IT BROUGHT MY CAREER AS A BOND SPECIALIST TO AN END DUE TO THE FREQUENCY OF HEADACHES THAT I HAD. I WENT THRU MANY DR.'S
AND HAVE BEEN SEEING A NEUROLOGIST WHO PRESCRIBED LYRICA FOR ME AS A PEVENTATIVE. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN YEARS I HAVE GONE A WEEK WITHOUT A MIGRAINE. I STILL GET THEM . SOME NOT AS BAD AS BEFORE .I WILL PROBABLY GET MY RX INCREASED DOSAGE OVER THE NEXT FEW MONTHS. I HOPE THAT HELPS ME
Barry,
I have chronic cluster headaches that have almost completely disabled me. So I feel your pain. I was also put on Lyrica and the results have been incredible. Chronic migraine/cluster headache sufferers really need to seek this medication out if other standard treatments fail. Maybe we're helping get the word out.
Best regards,
Kevin.