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Relieving Pain After Shingles With LYRICA

LYRICA is approved for the management of pain after shingles


LYRICA is a prescription medicine, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be taken every day to treat the burning, stabbing, shooting symptoms of nerve pain caused by pain after shingles. There is no generic version of LYRICA.

LYRICA can provide significant pain after shingles relief


LYRICA can provide long-lasting relief from pain after shingles. In clinical studies, LYRICA was proven to significantly reduce pain after shingles compared with a placebo.* In clinical studies, some patients felt less pain in as soon as 1 week. For others it took longer.*

*Individual results may vary.

In clinical studies, the 2 most common side effects while taking LYRICA were dizziness and sleepiness. Most side effects were mild to moderate, and for many they went away with time. For others, they lasted throughout the course of the studies. Learn more about how to take LYRICA and the potential side effects of LYRICA.
LYRICA can help relieve the burning, stabbing, shooting symptoms of pain after shingles. In clinical studies, LYRICA was proven to provide significant relief from pain after shingles compared with a placebo.

LYRICA can be taken with other medicines


LYRICA has a low potential for interaction with other medicines you may be taking. But it's important to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.

Talk to your doctor about how to relieve pain after shingles


Visit the doctor you have been seeing for your symptoms of pain after shingles. Let your doctor know if you are still experiencing pain, and ask if prescription LYRICA can help manage your pain.


How LYRICA is believed to work


The shingles virus travels to your skin by following your nerves. Along the way, the virus damages these nerves. These damaged nerves are what cause pain after shingles. LYRICA is believed to work on damaged or overactive nerves that are thought to cause nerve pain. Although the exact mechanism of action is unknown, animal studies suggest that LYRICA reduces "extra" electrical signals sent out by these damaged nerves. The implication of these studies in humans is not known.

Ready to ask your doctor about LYRICA? Find ideas for talking to your doctor on the next page.

LYRICA is indicated to treat fibromyalgia, diabetic nerve pain, and pain after shingles. LYRICA is also indicated to treat partial onset seizures in adults with epilepsy who take 1 or more drugs for seizures.

Important Safety Information

LYRICA is not for everyone. LYRICA may cause serious, even life threatening, allergic reactions. Stop taking LYRICA and call your doctor right away if you have any signs of a serious allergic reaction. Some signs are swelling of your face, mouth, lips, gums, tongue, throat or neck or if you have any trouble breathing, or have a rash, hives or blisters.

Drugs used to treat seizures increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior. LYRICA may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500. Call your doctor right away if you have new or worsening depression, suicidal thoughts or actions, or unusual changes in mood or behavior. If you have suicidal thoughts or actions, do not stop LYRICA without first talking to your doctor.

LYRICA may cause swelling of your hands, legs and feet, which can be serious for people with heart problems. LYRICA may cause dizziness and sleepiness. You should not drive or work with machines until you know how LYRICA affects you. Also, tell your doctor right away about muscle pain or problems along with feeling sick and feverish, or any changes in your eyesight including blurry vision or if you have any kidney problems or get dialysis.

Some of the most common side effects of LYRICA are dizziness, blurry vision, weight gain, sleepiness, trouble concentrating, swelling of your hands and feet, dry mouth, and feeling "high." If you have diabetes, tell your doctor about any skin sores.

You may have a higher chance for swelling and hives if you are also taking angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors so tell your doctor if you are taking these medications. You may have a higher chance of swelling of your hands or feet or gaining weight if you are also taking certain diabetes medicines. Do not drink alcohol while on LYRICA. You may have a higher chance for dizziness and sleepiness if you take LYRICA with alcohol, narcotic pain medicines, or medicines for anxiety.

Before you start LYRICA, tell your doctor if you are planning to father a child, or if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you have had a drug or alcohol problem, you may be more likely to misuse LYRICA.

In studies, a specific type of blood vessel tumor was seen in mice, but not in rats. The meaning of these findings in humans is not known.

Do not stop taking LYRICA without talking to your doctor. If you stop suddenly you may have headaches, nausea, diarrhea or trouble sleeping and if you have epilepsy, you may have seizures more often.

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