Pregabalin -  marketed under the brand name Lyrica among others, is a medication used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, restless leg syndrome, and generalized anxiety disorder. Its use in epilepsy is as an add-on therapy for partial seizures.
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To learn about safer use of pregabalin, please go to Harm Reduction/Drugs-Harm Reduction/Pregabalin tab on our web page.

Most recent guidelines worldwide do ask techniques previously thought to be complementary and alternative like Acupuncture, Chiropracty, and other manual therapies, as well as behavioural and psychological techniques be considered as part of a Pain Management Programme.
​NICE is due to release its guidance on Chronic Pain in 2020 and with the emerging evidence-base of risks versus benefits, it is likely that the Complementary and Alternative Therapies mentioned above will be given an equal mention.