What is the brand name for Pregabalin?
The brand name for Pregabalin is Lyrica.
PTCB TOP 200 · #78
Pregabalin
Lyrica
Pregabalin is the generic name for the brand-name drug Lyrica. It is an anticonvulsant (gabapentinoid) used to treat nerve pain, fibro, seizures. On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Pregabalin ranks #78 and is one of the most frequently tested cns/psych medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Pregabalin |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Lyrica |
| Drug class | Anticonvulsant (gabapentinoid) |
| Class group | CNS/Psych |
| Common use | nerve pain, fibro, seizures |
| DEA schedule | C-V |
| Availability | Prescription only (Rx) |
What is Pregabalin used for?
• Neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and postherpetic neuralgia. • Fibromyalgia. • Adjunct therapy for partial-onset seizures. • Neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury.
What drug class is Pregabalin?
Pregabalin is an Anticonvulsant (gabapentinoid) in the CNS/Psych group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Pregabalin
- arrow_rightDizziness
- arrow_rightSomnolence
- arrow_rightPeripheral edema
- arrow_rightWeight gain
- arrow_rightDry mouth
Major interactions
- arrow_rightOpioids and other CNS depressants ↑ sedation/respiratory depression risk
- arrow_rightThiazolidinediones (pioglitazone) may ↑ edema/weight gain
- arrow_rightAlcohol may ↑ CNS effects
Is Pregabalin a controlled substance?
Yes. Pregabalin is a C-V controlled substance under federal law.
How to remember Pregabalin (PTCE mnemonic)
LYRICa quiets nerve-pain LYRICS — pre-GABA-lin is C-V (gabapentin is uncontrolled). Dizziness, sedation, peripheral edema, weight gain.
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PTCE exam tip
Pregabalin (Lyrica) is a gabapentinoid for nerve pain — unlike gabapentin, it IS federally scheduled (C-V).
Pregabalin FAQ
What is Pregabalin used for?
Pregabalin is used to treat nerve pain, fibro, seizures. • Neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and postherpetic neuralgia. • Fibromyalgia. • Adjunct therapy for partial-onset seizures. • Neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury.
What drug class is Pregabalin?
Pregabalin is an Anticonvulsant (gabapentinoid) (CNS/Psych group).
Is Pregabalin a controlled substance?
Yes. Pregabalin is a C-V controlled substance under federal law.
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