Dealing with Peripheral Neuropathy? Learn the difference between Lyrica and Neurontin

Neuropathy@CoreHealth551 Post Road Darien CT 06820Pregabalin (Lyrica) and gabapentin (Neurontin) are two medications used for the treatment of neuropathic pain. These medications are called antiepileptics and were originally used to treat seizures, but are also commonly used for neuropathic conditions such as post-herpetic neuralgia, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and fibromyalgia. They help by calming pain signals in the brain. Neurontin takes longer to begin working, and does not work for as long as Lyrica; therefore, it must be taken more frequently. Side effects are similar between the two (mainly dizziness and drowsiness). Neurontin is more likely to cause coordination issues and vision or eye movement issues, while Lyrica is more likely to cause swelling, weight gain, and tremors. Lyrica is considered a controlled substance, while Neurontin is not. Finally, Lyrica is significantly more costly than Neurontin.Based on all you've learned, you think that Lyrica might be a better choice for you since it has been shown to be more effective for fibromyalgia. It also doesn't need to be taken as often, and you commonly forget to take your pills. You have very good insurance, so are not worried about cost. You are also concerned about the side effects but plan to keep a close eye on these with your doctor. Neuropathy can be helped. Neuropathy@CoreHealth has been making an impact on the quality of people suffering from peripheral neuropathy for many years. Would you like more information? Call 203-656-3636.Have a Question? Just AskThis podcast welcomes your feedback here are several ways to reach out to me. If you have a topic you would like to hear about send me a message.  I appreciate your listening. Dr. Brian Mc Kayhttps://twitter.com/DarienChiro/https://www.facebook.com/ChiropractorBrianMckayhttps://chiropractor-darien-dr-brian-mckay.business.sitehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-just-chiropractor-for-stamford-darien-norwalk-new/id1503674397?uo=4Core Health Darien-Dr.Brian Mc Kay 551 Post RoadDarien CT 06820203-656-363641.0833695 -73.46652073GMP+87 Darien, Connecticuthttps://youtu.be/WpA__dDF0O041.0834196 -73.46423349999999https://darienchiropractor.comhttps://darienchiropractor.com/darien/darien-ct-understanding-pain/Find us on Social Mediahttps://chiropractor-darien-dr-brian-mckay.business.site  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNHc0Hn85Iiet56oGUpX8rwhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nJ9wlvg2Tne8257paDkkIBEyIz-oZZYy/edit#gid=517721981https://goo.gl/maps/js6hGWvcwHKBGCZ88https://www.youtube.com/my_videos?o=Uhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/darienchiropractorhttps://www.facebook.com/ChiropractorBrianMckayhttps://sites.google.com/view/corehealthdarien/https://sites.google.com/view/corehealthdarien/home