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Re: lyrica

Posted by neuroscience on December 6, 2012, at 11:14:34

In reply to Re: lyrica » neuroscience, posted by SLS on December 6, 2012, at 7:50:55

> > Is lyrica used much in the usa for anxiety? I asked my psychiatrist if I could try it for anxiety but he said it's not used for that. Maybe he's stupid?
>
> Lyrica is sometimes used in the USA off-label for treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). However, it was rejected by the USA FDA in 2009 for this indication when used as monotherapy. I'm sure that Lyrica exerts anxiolytic effects early in treatment. However, I am not so confident that it represents a long-term answer for most people.
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> - Scott

ok thanks


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