Pregabalin
(Lyrica®)
16%
Improve with treatment
25%
Improve with control
59%
Do not Improve
What does improve mean?
An example of a 30% reduction in pain scores is a decrease from 6 to 4 on a 10 point pain scale
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How many people will improve?
41%
Improvement by treatment or placebo
59%
No Improvement
Pregabalin Harms
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Stopped due to side effects
Other Considerations
- Typically taken at bedtime due to sleepiness effects
- Can cause balance problems and increase the risk of falls in elderly patients
- Approximate cost (CAD) for 30-day supply (without dispensing fee): $17 to $52
