Posted by ed_uk on April 26, 2006, at 9:39:46
In reply to Neurontin vs. Lyrica, posted by Caedmon on April 25, 2006, at 23:48:57
Hi C
Pregabalin (Lyrica) and gabapentin (Neurontin) appear to have the same mechanism of action. Both drugs bind to the alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels in the central nervous system.
Pregabalin is new and expensive. In the UK, gabapentin is available as a generic - the price is falling :)
Regards
Ed
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