I have some very valuable information for you today on one of the medications that many of you who come into my office for peripheral neuropathy are commonly taking.
One of the most prescribed medications for peripheral neuropathy is Lyrica. Lyrica is an anti-seizure medication. When a physician prescribes this drug to you, they are using it off label, meaning that the FDA does not recognize this drug as acceptable for peripheral neuropathy. I have simply gone on to the internet site drugs.com and I encourage you to do so, as well Under Lyrica’s more common side effects, burning, tingling,numbness,pain in the hands, arms, feet or legs are listed. They also list change in walking and balance, clumsiness and confusion. Isn’t this describing peripheral neuropathy? The list of side effects goes on and on. Lyrica is one of the more commonly prescribed medications used for peripheral neuropathy and it actually causes the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy.