Lyrica (pregabalin) is a medication that is commonly used to treat nerve pain, seizures, and anxiety disorders [1]. There is limited research on whether Lyrica can improve athletic performance.

A study published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine in 2016 investigated the effects of pregabalin on muscle performance in healthy individuals [2]. The study found that pregabalin did not have a significant effect on muscle strength or endurance compared to a placebo.

Another study published in the journal Pain Research and Treatment in 2015 investigated the effects of pregabalin on exercise performance in individuals with fibromyalgia [3]. The study found that pregabalin improved exercise tolerance and reduced pain during exercise, but it did not significantly improve overall physical function or quality of life.

While these studies suggest that Lyrica may not improve athletic performance in healthy individuals, more research is needed to determine its effects on athletic performance in other populations. It is important to note that Lyrica is a prescription medication and should only be used under the guidance of a healthcare provider [1].

Sources:
[1] DrugPatentWatch. (n.d.). Lyrica. Retrieved from https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LYRICA
[2] Sadowski, J., Gąsiorowska, A., Gąsiorowski, Ł., & Lorenc, T. (2016). Effects of pregabalin on muscle performance in healthy individuals. Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, 15(1), 25–31. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4768126/
[3] Häuser, W., Urrútia, G., Tort, S., & Üçeyler, N. (2015). Pregabalin in fibromyalgia—Responder analysis from individual patient data. Pain Research and Treatment, 2015, 1–10. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4498344/