How LYRICA Is Thought to Work
LYRICA® (pregabalin) capsules CV is believed to work within your body to calm the damaged or over-excited nerves that cause pain. Although the exact mechanism of action is unknown, results from animal studies suggest that LYRICA is believed to work by reducing the number of "extra" electrical signals that are sent out from damaged or over-excited nerves.
LYRICA is a medicine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). LYRICA may reduce the stabbing, burning, and shooting symptoms of Diabetic Nerve Pain or Pain after Shingles.
Learn more about how LYRICA is thought to work.
Check Out Your Pain
If you think you might have nerve pain associated with shingles, complete the
Pain Assessment Checklist and take the results
to your next doctor visit. Be sure to talk to your doctor to see if LYRICA is right
for you.
