Lyrica verses , Gabapentin

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I did some looking into two meds that some of us are taking to help

out. Gabapentin, and lyrica. If I read the following two wikipedia

notes I have added , and understand them. Then I can only draw the

conclusion that it is the same drug just different strength. So 50mg

of lyrica could equal to 100mg to ?(not know) of gabapentin. There

Chemical data, Formula C8H17NO2, Lyrica verses , Gabapentin Chemical

data, Formula C9H17NO2 . So does anyone have something to say about

this. Just doing some looking and wondering...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabapentin

Though gabapentin is not a controlled substance, it does produce

psychoactive effects that could lead to abuse of the drug. However, it

is widely regarded as having little or no abuse potential. Pregabalin,

a gabapentinoid with higher potency marketed for neuropathic pain, is

a controlled substance, under Schedule V of the United States'

Controlled Substances Act.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregabalin

Pregabalin (INN) (pronounced /pr & #616; & #712;gæb & #601;l & #616;n/) is an

anticonvulsant drug

used for neuropathic pain, as an adjunct therapy for partial

seizures[citation needed]. It has also been found effective for

generalized anxiety disorder[citation needed]. It was designed as a

more potent successor to gabapentin. Pregabalin is marketed by Pfizer

under the trade name Lyrica.

Recent studies have shown that pregabalin is effective at treating

chronic pain in disorders such as fibromyalgia[1] and spinal cord

injury.[2] In June 2007, pregabalin became the first medication

approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration specifically for the

treatment of fibromyalgia.[3]

It is considered to have a low potential for abuse, and a limited

dependence liability if misused, and is thus classified as a Schedule

V drug in the U.S.[4]