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GlossaryPregabalin

medication used to treat nerve pain and seizures

Pregabalin, also known by the brand name Lyrica, is a medication primarily used to treat nerve pain, epilepsy, and generalized anxiety disorder. It works by binding to certain calcium channels in the nervous system, which helps to reduce the release of neurotransmitters involved in pain and seizure activity.

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