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No, it's non-narcotic.
That is to say, it's not an opiate nor an opioid. It is not related to narcotic drugs. But it is a Controlled Substance and it IS, emphatically, an addictive drug. People who take Lyrica need to be very careful not to become addicted to it, just as people who are prescribed narcotics or benzodiazepines or other addictive or habit-forming medications must.
Here's what Lyrica is used for and what it does:
Lyrica is pregabalin, originally created by the Pfizer drug company to treat seizure disorders; so it is classified as an anti-convulsive drug. But Lyrica is unusual. It also very effectively treats a very painful chronic nerve condition called Fibromyalgia. It can be used to treat the skin condition Shingles. It can be used for a number of other conditions, as well, including as a substitute for psychotropics like antidepressants in people who cannot take antidepressants due to episodes of a life-threatening reaction called Serotonin Syndrome. It can be used as a substitute for Benzodiazepines because it soothes anxiety. It is being investigated for other medical conditions as well.
But as effective as Lyrica is, it is also very habit-forming. It is a Schedule 4 Controlled Substance, up from Schedule 5. Addiction to Lyrica can be problematic because sudden withdrawal is excruciating, and it can be both violent and dangerous. But if physician and patient work together to carefully control the use of the drug, this can be avoided.
Some people cannot take Lyrica because it can cause suicidal thoughts, homicidal impulses, and in some cases dangerous allergic reactions.
More common side-effects include swelling of hands and feet due to edema, and weight gain; sometimes even without eating more, people have gained as much as half again their body weight. Exercise and careful monitoring of diet can help somewhat, but the tendency to weigh more than usual is strong, especially in women over 40. However, in people plagued with the misery of Fibromyalgia, the trade-off can be worth it.
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∙ 10y agono there are no opiates.
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Does pregabalim show as an opiate on a drug test?
if your referring to pregabalin (Lyrica) then the answer is no. It has no narcotic activity and in no way resembles an opiate structurally. It resembles GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS.
Is lyrica a pain killer?
In short, no. Lyrica (which is basically the same as Gabapentin), is being used for nueropathic pain, but does NOT contain an opiate. Thus it is not a "pain killer" like vicoden (hydrocodone) or percocet (oxycodone). It will also take a while to build up in your system before you may see results.
Does lyrica have codiene in it?
Yes the drug Lyrica does have codeine in it. This is used for treating neuropathic pain; it controls epilepsy, and can also be use for a mild pain reliever. Answer 2: Actually, Lyrica is pregabalin, an anti-convulsant that acts upon the GABA receptors in the brain. It does NOT contain codeine or any type of opiate or opioid. The common misconception that it does arises from the fact that Lyrica is a controlled substance and is definitely addictive. To some people it has proven far more addictive than narcotic drugs like codeine. But its influence upon pain and the way it causes addiction are very different from those of a true narcotic such as hydrocodone or codeine.
Can you mix tramadol and lyrica?
Yes, you can. There are no known negative interactions associated with taking Lyrica and ibuprofen together.
What is the difference between lyrica and neurotin?
what is the difference in lyrica and neurotin?
Will lyrica make you fail for marijuana?
NO! Lyrica does not contain THC
How long does Lyrica stay in your system?
How long does lyrica stay in your system.
Can you take Viagra and lyrica together?
an u tale lyrica and viagra together
Can you take both lyrica and diclofenac sodium?
can you take lyrica and diclofenac sodium together
How long does it take to get addicted to lyrica?
No it want take you long to get addicted to the drug lyrica.
Is lyrica a controlled substance?
Yes, Lyrica IS a controlled substance, but Neurontin, in the same family, is not.
Is it dangerous to a man's sperm to take Lyrica?
It is unknown whether or not the medication Lyrica is dangerous to a man's sperm. Studies are still being conducted on the effect of Lyrica on a man's fertility.
