Pregabalin name brand?

Pregabalin's primary brand name is Lyrica [1].

Who Manufactures Lyrica?

Lyrica was originally developed and marketed by Pfizer [2].

When Did Lyrica Go Off-Patent?

The patent for Lyrica expired in the United States in July 2020 [2].

What Are the Generic Alternatives to Lyrica?

Following patent expiry, generic versions of pregabalin became available. These generic versions offer the same active ingredient and are used for the same medical conditions as brand-name Lyrica [1].

What Conditions Does Pregabalin Treat?

Pregabalin is prescribed to manage neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, and fibromyalgia. It is also used to treat partial-onset seizures in adults and adolescents and generalized anxiety disorder in adults [1].

How Does Pregabalin Work?

Pregabalin is an anticonvulsant and analgesic medication. It works by affecting chemicals in the brain that send pain signals across the nervous system. It also reduces abnormal brain activity that leads to seizures and may calm rapid, extreme nerve cell activity [1].